cloud sql proxy as a service on windows 7

Question

Run "cloud_sql_proxy" as a service in "windows 7" operating system I have the binary "cloud_sql_proxy" with which I can access the instance of the mysql server in the Google cloud platform, up there all right. but I need to ensure that the executable provided by Google, is always running and so my application / client program does not lose the link to these services.

Any idea how I can do this?

Answer 1

Based on what I understand from your question, it seems you are attempting to ask “ How can I run cloud_sql_proxy_xXX.exe when I startup Windows 7 ?”. I can tell you that the proxy does not run as a service so you will have to execute it every time you boot up your machine. Luckily, running programs on startup for Windows 7 is relatively easier than later versions of Windows such as 8.X and above.

For Windows 7, You can follow the guided steps provided here. Essentially, you just have to put the .exe file you wish to run in your Startup folder under the Start menu. (I.e: Open Start menu > All Programs > Startup > Drag file in here)

This should execute ”cloud_sql_proxy_xXX.exe” every-time you boot your Windows 7 local machine.

Answer 2

The documentation for GCP says literally: "For the Windows operating system, run the proxy as a Windows Service. In general, the proxy should have the same uptime requirements as your application process." so your answer is not acceptable.