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Description

Control 5.1 and Higher utilizes a new service named Cyrious Host Application Programming Interface (CHAPI). CHAPI is responsible for handling server-side tasks for Cyrious Control. These tasks include things like ID generation for the SQL Database, Licensing and Validation.

CHAPI can be installed manually or with the installer on Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1 Windows 7, Vista, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012 or higher using the instructions below.

• chapi_-_command_line_installation_windows_7
• chapi_-_command_line_installation_windows_8
• chapi_-_command_line_registration_of_chapi_service
• chapi_-_command_line_creation_of_chapi_service
• chapi_-_password_policy
• chapi_-_chapi_local_user_account
• chapi_-_service_url_registration

There are many different things that could cause a problem with Chapi on a user server. No matter what's causing the issue, troubleshooting will always be a process of trial and error—in some cases, you may need to use several different approaches before you can find a solution; other problems may be easy to fix. We recommend starting by using the following tips.

• chapi_-_chapiurl_startup_option
• chapi_-_logchapi_startup_option
• chapi_-_setting_the_database_connection_strings_in_chapi.servicehost.exe.config
• chapi_-_delete_chapi.servicehost_service
• chapi_-_creating_a_batch_file_to_restart_the_chapi_service
• CHAPI - Unlock record being edited in background process
• CHAPI - Keypair Troubleshooting
• chapi_-_the_chapi_service_is_not_available
• error_retrieving_license_information

If you need to change the standard configurations of Chapi within SQL or the server. We recommend starting by using the following tips and steps.

• CHAPI - Overriding the Default Control SQL User & Password
• CHAPI - Chapi Info Database View

Contributor: who, company (optional)

Date: _ _/_ _/2009

Version: Control 4._