Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Getting Started:
Installation and Configuration

Changing the startup setting (in Windows only)

For most product installations, the AdminServer is set to Autostart. You can change this setting to Manual by doing one of the following from the desktop:

In Windows operating systems, choose Start Programs Administrative Tools Services. Select the AdminService for OpenEdge 10.1A and double-click. The AdminService for OpenEdge 10.1A Properties dialog box appears. Choose Manual in the Startup type field, then choose OK.
Note: If Administrative Tools is not available, right-click from the Task Bar. Choose Properties, then select the Advanced tab. Select the Display Administrative Tools check box, then choose OK.
Modify the [PluginPolicy.Progress.AdminServer] group of the $DLC/properties/AdminServerplugins.properties.file to use additional command line startup options.

Using PROADSV on UNIX

PROADSV is a command-line utility that you can entered on the Proenv command line to support OpenEdge administrative capabilities on UNIX. PROADSV allows you to start up, shut down, and query the status of the AdminServer, among other tasks. See Appendix C, "Command and Utility Reference" for detailed syntax information.