Running Node-Red Server as a Service

[Yep]

Hello,

I have created a node-red program to send emails and text messages, it is all working fine and is about to be uploaded to its own little server.
My question is, is there a way to run it as a service on the server and are then any cons to doing so.
The server will be running Windows Server 2008 R2 however as its a virtual server can be configured as required if this is a problem.

Thanks in advance,
P.s Ideally the solution wont involved installing any 3rd party software like RunAsService but i am open to ideas

[TotallyInformation]

This has been covered several times before in the forum, you should be able to search for it. You can also search on the Internet for running node.js as a service. There are various options.

[Steve-Mcl]

some pointers...

Node red multiple instances

Instead of changing settings file, I use the -p command line option to specify the port. I also use nssm on windows for multiple instances. So each service launches for example... node-red -p 1881 -u c:/nr1881 node-red -p 1882 -u c:/nr1882 And so on. BTW, @knolleary that document you linked to doesn't show the -p option or -t option.

Run on windows as service

Hi, I have created a node-red application that works together with an Opto 22 controller to monitor alarms. I installed the app on the computer used on the company where it is going to be working. But sometimes operators close the command prompt where the node-red is running and the app stops. Is there a way to run node red as a windows service?. In that way as the computer is turned on, node red would be instantiated.

For the record - I use NSSM on windows server

[kuema]

For Windows I can recommend NSSM as well.

On Linux systems I often use PM2 (launched by systemd) in conjunction with an ecosystem file.

[TotallyInformation]

I'd personally only use PM2 (actually I use the lighter weight nodemon) for a development environment. systemd on its own does a fine job for running daemons.

[Yep]

Thanks Everyone,

Using NSSM worked a treat.

P.s Sorry for making this post, i somehow missed the other posts in the forum.