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Getting Started

After installing VitalSigns, you are probably wondering where the software is located on the workstation and what pieces have been installed. This document will attempt to answer those questions.

VitalSigns is a web based software application (client-server software application). Each back end piece that was installed works in conjunction with one another to provide a comprehensive view of your collaborative IT environment.

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Services - specifically VitalSigns Services, are long running executable applications under the Windows services that allows VitalSigns to collect, consolidate, and summarize various statistics. As not to put strain on the server, some of these services run at set times (such as hourly or daily) while other services run continuously.  

Accessing VitalSigns

To access VitalSigns, open a browser on the VitalSigns workstation and go to http://localhost/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f (or you can simply enter 'localhost' into the browser address bar and the address should resolve).

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