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Using the client software

The client service package has been enhanced and contains an interactive controller application. This application is started for each logged in user (Startup group) and communicates with the Lights-Out client service.

The application shows a bulb in the tray bar. 

When the server is running, the bulb is lit: 

 

When the server is suspended or shut down, the bulb is off: 

 

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Description 
The context menu is used to wake or suspend your server. 
Lights-Out can run a shutdown or suspend on your client when the backup has been finished.
You can use this feature in combination with the scheduled wake-up, a backup started by Lights-Out and a controlled shutdown or suspend of the client. 
The shutdown blocker avoids broken backups due to users doing a shutdown or reboot during backup. 
Copyright (c) Martin Rothschink, AxoNet Software GmbH 2008-2010
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