# Running a SIP server

The SIP server can be run as a service or as a daemon depending on the installed operating system. In addition, the server can be run manually from the command line. Refer to Configuring the SIP server for the command line options.

Depending on the installed operating system, the SIP configuration file named nccsip.cfg must be located in one of the following directories:

Operating system | Directory
Windows | nms\oam\cfg
Linux or Solaris | /opt/nms/oam/cfg

To run the SIP server as a Windows service, register and run the server by entering the following commands:

nmssip register
nmssip start

For Linux and Solaris, run the SIP server by entering the following command:

nmssip start

The configuration file is read when the service or daemon is started. If the configuration parameters are changed, the service or daemon must be stopped and restarted.

Note: To change this behavior in Windows, use the Services menu under the Administrative Tools menu to change the startup type.

To unregister the SIP server under Windows, enter the following commands:

nmssip stop
nmssip unregister