# About running Discovery Framework as a Windows service

Running Discovery Framework as a Windows service requires the Tomcat service installer files.

The Discovery Framework bundle does not include the Tomcat service installer files. You will need to obtain those files from the Tomcat download, which is available from the Apache web site.

After you obtain the files, you then configure and install the service.

You also should install the Tomcat service monitor. The monitor is used to configure and monitor the Windows service, and is useful for troubleshooting. The service monitor executable also is available from the Tomcat download.