title: Run Java application as a service
body: <p>I would like to run a Java application as a service.  Unfortunately, I am limited in that I can't use something like the <a href="http://wrapper.tanukisoftware.org/" rel="noreferrer">Java Service Wrapper</a> (which does appear to be an excellent tool).</p>
  
  <p>Is there any way of running an executable JAR, as a service, without relying on external applications?  I currently have the service installed, but it fails to start.  This is where I am getting stuck and I haven't been able to find anything on Google other than information about the JSW.</p>