Can Win2k Server shutdown XP workstations

[Takeshi]

If there are 5 WinXP workstations joined to a Win2k Server domain, is it possible to shut them down (power down, not simply log off) centrally from the server, and at a specified time at night?

Can this be done and how?

Thanks in advance.

[ravashaak]

You can use psshutdown from sysinternals.com to perform this task. Just include it in a small script that runs as a scheduled task.

The syntax would be something like the following:

psshutdown -s -t 05 -f \\remotecomputername

You can get psshutdown HERE.

I use many of sysinternal's free utilities every day. I highly recommend that you check out their offerings, particularly the utilities in their PSTools package (of which psshutdown is but one). And no, I am in no way affiliated with sysinternals.com, just a big fan.

- Ravashaak

[tarquel]

yep - was gonna try that then went into hospital and had a op lol

recovering now so still not tried it

does it go thru the windows firewall ok? do u need to put inclusions in for it via GP or will it work without exclusions?

Regards,

N.

[ravashaak]

I'm trying to recall if it requires exclusions under ICF. I just can't remember for sure. If it does, just run it against a firewalled system, then check the log for the blocked traffic. Make your exception(s) accordingly.

- Ravashaak

[ravashaak]

Oh...almost forgot: Hope you're recovering well

- Ravashaak

[JPry565]

Yes, this can be done many ways, the way above, and through group policy via the MMC.

[tarquel]

@Ravashaak:

thanks, and was gonna try that - so shall give it a whirl. Was gonna just allow the normal shutdown command but whatever works lol

Love the dolphin pic lol

I'm relaxing - well, spending most the time on this forum

@JPry565:

yep - gathered that lol

welcome to msfn by the way.

regards guys,

Nath

[Takeshi]

Many thanks to your replies, esp. to ravashaak for the details.

JPry565: can you please be more specific on the GP setting? I thought it can only log off, thanks!

it_ybd: best of luck for your recovery.

[tarquel]

@Takeshi:

thanks - its going well, tho ...dare i say it... i look forward to going back to work - itching to replace our old email server with a exchange 2k3 solution

regards,

N.