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What is the function of the NSSM.exe process that starts with Cribl Edge?

  • Mar 11, 2025 3:12 AM UTC
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What is the function of the NSSM.exe process that starts with Cribl Edge?

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https://nssm.cc/

It makes sure that the Cribl services are actually running, restarts it, etc in case it goes away. Some service managers on Windows suck and let things quietly stop running. This one tries its best to not suck in that way. :-)

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  • Mar 11, 2025 4:47 AM UTC

https://nssm.cc/

It makes sure that the Cribl services are actually running, restarts it, etc in case it goes away. Some service managers on Windows suck and let things quietly stop running. This one tries its best to not suck in that way. :-)