Boot software sequence documentation?

[Gruff]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone had a link to a document about boot software sequence.

I have written a SQL Server Express Backup utility and I would like to put it in the All Users Profile Startup folder.

I am concerned about the SQL server being loaded first as well as network connections since I am backing up to an area on our lan.

I have written an configurable delay but not sure how long to wait or even if it is necessary.

Regards,

~Tom~

[techgnome]

I would have a delay... a couple minutes should be OK. I would then set it up to test for the network drive... and if it exists, attempt to make a connection to the database. If that fails, then go back to sleep for another 60 seconds... and try again... once you can test for and see the network locaiton, and establish a connection to SQL Server, you're good.

-tg

[Gruff]

This is what I am currently trying. The timer interval is configurable.

The big deal is that I want this to complete before the user tries to run his apps that make use of the Server. (SigmaNest nesting software)

I'll let you know how it turns out.

  Private Sub LaunchTimer_Tick(sender As System.Object, e As System.EventArgs) Handles LaunchTimer.Tick
    ' Automatic program load if run from Windows TaskManager or All_Users Profile Startup folder.
    Static TestCount As Integer = 0

    If TestCount > 2 Then
      ' Give it three tries
      LaunchTimer.Stop()
      MessageBox.Show("Backup failed due to network connection or remote operation")
      Me.Close()
    End If

    'Check for Networkconnection and live PC login. (Not remoted)
    If SystemInformation.Network And SystemInformation.TerminalServerSession = False Then
      If Directory.Exists(lblNetworkBackupPath.Text) Then
        LaunchTimer.Stop()
        BackUp()
        Me.Close()
      End If
    End If
    TestCount += 1
  End Sub