Aspera Watch Service and Watch Folders Watch Folders and the Aspera Watch ServiceWatch Folders in the GUIWatch Folders can be created and managed in the GUI, which offers all the functions of the command line setup and management tools. Only the Node API user must be set up from the command line.Watch Folders from the Command LineWatch Folders can be created and managed in the command line, by using the aswatchfolderadmin tool or the Watch Folder API.Creating, managing, and configuring servicesThe the IBM Aspera Run Service manages both the Aspera Watch service and the Aspera Watch Folders service. It stores both their configurations in its database, automatically starts the services when they are added, and restarts services if they fail. It also enables admins to start services under different users without switching between accounts, and to apply logging and database configurations to all services.The Aspera Watch ServiceAutomatically detect file system changes with the Aspera® Watch Service.Parent topic: High-Speed Transfer Server Admin Guide for Windows