Removing the FME Server Core Dependency on the FME Server Database

You may need to disable and stop the service of the PostgreSQL database that is included in a default installation of FME Server (known as the "FME Server Database"). A common reason for performing this action is after Changing the Database Provider for the FME Server Database. However, shutting down the old FME Server Database also attempts to shut down the FME Server Core, unless this service dependency is removed.

  1. Remove the Dependency of the FME Server Core on the FME Server Database
    1. Open a Command Prompt as administrator (Start Menu > Command Prompt > right click and select "Run as administrator").
    2. Type the following command into the Command Window and press Enter.

      3. sc config "FME Server Core" depend= /

  2. Disable and Stop the FME Server Database
    1. Open the Windows Services (Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services)
    2. Open the FME Server Database service.
    3. In the Properties dialog, change Startup Type to Disabled.
    4. Under Service status, click Stop.
    5. Click Apply.