Deploy playframework without java logging instance

Question

Hi guys so I have written my play application and all is working fine.

I am installing this on a windows machine, and I need it to be up 24/7. I want it all to be automatic so the user does not have to go into command and run play start everytime the computer restarts or there is an issue.

So I wrote a c# wrapper service that monitors the RUNNING_PID to check if the service is running, if not opens a new cmd prompt and runs play start.

So this is working atm, but when you run play start it opens up two java processes 1 being the actual service and the other is a logging service. Image of the two java processes

Is there a way to not have this open? either a configuration option or extra launch parameter?

Any other ideas on how I could get around this?

Ive had a look at using stage and dist but I've found they dont work. once the file is created the new start command doesnt do anything.

dist is proper way to do that task. I think you should pay more attention to check why the generated start script doesn't work. — biesior
As far as I remember the start script created is for *nix system only, no? — i.am.michiel
I think you are right Michael, any ideas on how to do it in windows? — user1434177

user1434177 user1434177 · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-03T01:02:10

Hi guys so I found a solution.

Using dist now and then creating a new start.bat file with the below script:

@echo off

if "%OS%" == "Windows_NT" (
  set "DIRNAME=%~dp0%"
) else (
  set DIRNAME=.\
)
java -cp "%DIRNAME%\lib\*" %* play.core.server.NettyServer

I solution was solved here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/108788785914419775677/posts/RxohCRp52J5

I'm still not sure how to automatically include this new script file into the dist zip file. If anyone knows how to do this would be helpful?

Deploy playframework without java logging instance

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