This directory contains a service that automatically starts an RPC server. In this example, the service contains the RPC server from CH9\SIMPLE. If you run the client from CH8\SIMPLE it will automatically connect to the RPC server in this service provided that the service is properly installed and started. Compile the code in this directory and then install the service. A typical installation command might look like this: ..\tools\install sumserv "RPC Service" c:\code\ch12\rpcsvc\sumserv.exe You must specify the complete and correct path to the executable. You must be logged in as an ADMINISTRATOR for this to work. Once you have installed it, use the Services applet in the Control Panel to start and stop the service. See the book for details. To later remove the service, type: ..\tools\remove sumserv Again, you must be logged in as an ADMINISTRATOR for this to work. Use MAKEFILE to compile the program with the SDK. If you are using Visual C++, open MAKEFILE using the Open option in the File menu. It will open as a project file. Select the Build option in the Project menu to compile the server. You will need to acquire the MIDL.EXE file from the SDK and copy it to VC++'s BIN directory in order for the code to compile.