Difference between using service and console application

[Henry Chen]

We have a multi-tier application using .net remoting. In server side, I can
use either service and console application to process client request. I
sometimes can not find the problem with the service. However, I can use
the console to see what's wrong. Can anyone tell me the difference between
the service and console application in the serve site (application server)?
I mean when to use which and their advantages/disadvantages.

Thanks in advance!
Henry

 

[Miha Markic [MVP C#]]

Hi Henry,

Console can't run if there is no user logged in while service can.