Start the IMSMA Server

If you are running the IMSMA server and client on the same computer, complete the procedures to start the IMSMA server. If you are running the IMSMA server and client on different computers, complete the procedures to start the IMSMA server only on the computer designated as the IMSMA server.

To start the IMSMA server:

1. Right-click the IMSMA Control Centre icon that is displayed in the lower, right corner of your Windows’ desktop.
2. Select the IMSMA Server option.
3. Select the Start IMSMA Server option (Figure 3).

Figure 3. IMSMA Server - Start IMSMA Server Option

If a Windows Security Alert window displays, click the Unblock button.

A server message displays (Figure 4).

Figure 4. Message While the Server is Starting

After the server is started, the following message displays (Figure 5).

Figure 5. Message After the Server is Started

If you would like to view output messages from the server, select the View Console Output option from the IMSMA Server menu.