see also: Batch Server User's Manual
Description
Batch Server is a tool to execute commands on a remote computer,
and includes two parts:
- Server part BatchSrv.exe runs on a remote computer and displays icon in
tray area.
- Client utility HostRun.exe is a command line utility that instructs
remote computer to run a specified command.
Batch Server is a valuable tools for network administration, automating routine
task of your network maintainance, no matter how big or small it is. It will be
useful also for developers of distributed software components, by allowing
execute commands on remote sites, without leaving your development PC.
There are numerous remote control software already available, so why bother with
another one? Here's some unique set of features of the Batch Server:
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No user interface shell (unlike Telnet, pcAnywhere), just a
plain command line, which allows easily incorporate remote command
invokation into a plain batch file, or a script, or put a shortcut on
desktop to perform any task on any PC with just a click of a mouse, or
run it from a Windows Scheduler to initiate backup on your server, or
call it from your program by executing external command. Simplicity means
flexebility!
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Small footprint on a server. The resident component
BatchSrv.exe is 32K.
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Propriatary communication protocol, which reduces chances of
intrusion.
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Small price, compare to commercial remote control software.
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Requirements
Batch Server works with Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP.
TCP/IP protocol must be
running.
VB6 runtime. If your system doesn't have it, you can download it from
http://www.simtel.net/vbrun.html
Installation
Unzip BatchSrv.zip, run Setup.exe. It will add a Batch Server group to Program
menu. HTML help file describes parameters for Server and Client.
NOTE: You need to perform installation on both Client and Server PC.
Status
Batch Server is a shareware. Demo version limits number of commands per session.
After 20 commands the server component (BatchSrv.exe) will unload itself.
You can simply restart it again. Otherwise it's fully functional version.
Registration cost is $35. To register online go to the order
page and click on appropriate registration link,
which will bring you to secure ordering site. Upon the registration, the unlocking
key with instructions will be e-mailed to you.
Distribution Status
Freely distributable.
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