Configure a New Instance

Use this procedure to configure a new Cobra Web Service instance in Windows Services using the Cobra Web Service Management Tool.

To configure a new instance:

  1. Click Start > Deltek Cobra X.x > Deltek Cobra Web Service Management Tool.
    Note: Alternatively, navigate to the Cobra installation directory, locate CWSManagementTool, right-click it, and select Run As Administrator command from the shortcut menu.
  2. In the left pane under the Instances tree, click <New Instance>.
  3. In the Cobra Web Service Instance Settings, enter or select the values in the appropriate fields.
    Note: If you are hosting multiple instances of the Cobra Web Service, Deltek recommends using a unique name and/or description for each instance.
  4. Click Save.
    The new instance displays in the Instances tree.
  5. To install the instance in Windows Services, select it, and click Install in the toolbar.
  6. To run the instance in Windows Services, select it, and click Start in the toolbar.
    Attention: For more information, see Deploy the Cobra Web Service Host. and “Toolbar” in the Left Pane of the Cobra Web Service Management Tool.