Run a program that is not available as a native NT service (No user session needed) Write your own batch or script and run it securely as a service Run an application as a service in order to be able to start/stop it remotely Run a UI application under a different security context Run your application securely without the need of a user session No modifications are required for existing programs to work Integrates with Microsoft Management Console – MMC Optional administration through Service+ Remote & Local administration supported Specify window position at startup Run programs which requires both interactive mode and network access at the same time