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Run Labware LIMS as a Windows Service

Run LIMS Software as a Windows Service for Reliable Lab Operations

​(Labware, Clinisys, Thermo Fisher, Abbott) 

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FireDaemon Pro for Laboratory Information Management Systems

Laboratory Information Management Systems are mission-critical. If they stop, labs stop.

FireDaemon Pro allows LIMS components to run as true Windows services, ensuring they start automatically at boot, recover from failure, and operate without relying on interactive user logins. FireDaemon Pro runs LIMS components as Windows services but does not modify or replace the LIMS application itself.

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This is essential for regulated, unattended, and 24/7 laboratory environments.

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FireDaemon Pro is used globally to run and maintain availability of LIMS platforms including:

  • LabWare LIMS

  • STARLIMS (Abbott)

  • Clinisys

  • Thermo Fisher SampleManager

  • LabVantage

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Why Run LIMS as a Windows Service

Many LIMS platforms still depend on logged-in Windows sessions or scheduled tasks. That creates operational and compliance risk.

Running LIMS components as Windows services with FireDaemon Pro eliminates those risks.

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Key Outcomes

  • Continuous operation, even after reboot or logout

  • Automatic recovery from crashes or failures

  • Reduced operational intervention by IT staff

  • Improved system reliability and uptime

  • Cleaner separation between users and infrastructure

 

What FireDaemon Pro Does for LIMS

FireDaemon Pro wraps your LIMS executables, scripts, or Java components into managed Windows services.

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Core Capabilities

  • Run LIMS components as background Windows services

  • Automatic start at system boot

  • Configurable restart and failure recovery

  • Run under dedicated service accounts

  • No dependency on RDP sessions or logged-in users

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Supported LIMS Execution Types

  • Native executables

  • Batch files and scripts

  • Java-based LIMS services

  • Middleware and integration services

  • Instrument interfaces and background processors

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Supported Environments

FireDaemon Pro is designed for real-world lab infrastructure.

  • On-premises Windows servers

  • Hybrid lab environments

  • Secure, locked-down servers

  • Validated and regulated environments

Common Integration Issues and How to Avoid Them

Most LIMS service failures are not software bugs. They are configuration mistakes.

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Service Account Configuration

Use a dedicated Windows service account with:

  • Permission to execute LIMS components

  • Access to required databases

  • Access to network paths and instruments

Avoid running services under LocalSystem unless explicitly required.

 

File and Folder Permissions

Ensure the service account has:

  • Read and execute permissions on the LIMS installation

  • Write access to logs, temp files, and working directories

Permission issues are the most common cause of startup failures.

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Software Version Alignment

Keep both:

  • FireDaemon Pro

  • Your LIMS platform

on supported and current versions to avoid compatibility and security issues.

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Best Practices for Running LabWare LIMS as a Windows Service

These apply equally to other LIMS platforms.

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Service Configuration

  • Configure automatic startup at boot

  • Enable restart on failure

  • Define controlled shutdown behaviour

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Monitoring and Alerting

  • Monitor service health and uptime

  • Alert on unexpected stops or crashes

  • Integrate with existing monitoring platforms

  • Optional centralized monitoring via FireDaemon Fusion

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Backup and Recovery

  • Regularly back up LIMS databases

  • Back up configuration and service definitions

  • Test recovery after reboot and patching

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Documentation

  • Document service accounts

  • Document startup dependencies

  • Document recovery behaviour

This saves hours during audits and incidents.

 

Getting Support

If you encounter issues while running LabWare LIMS under FireDaemon Pro, here’s how to get help:

  • LabWare Support
    Raise a ticket via the official LabWare support portal. Ensure you’re a registered support contact with access to your LabWare license and environment details.
     

  • FireDaemon Support
    If LabWare determines that the problem lies with FireDaemon Pro, they’ll coordinate with FireDaemon support to resolve the issue efficiently.

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Additional Resources

Learn how to connect LabWare LIMS with lab instruments, databases, and enterprise systems for a seamless workflow.

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Used by Leading Laboratories and Enterprises

FireDaemon Pro is trusted in production LIMS environments across:

  • Pharmaceutical manufacturers

  • Clinical and diagnostic labs

  • Research institutions

  • Contract testing organisations

Including deployments associated with:
LabWare, Abbott, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, SYNLAB, Jackson Laboratory, and others.​

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