Simple Windows32 Question

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Re: Simple Windows32 Question by shmem (Chancellor) on Dec 15, 2007 at 00:22 UTC
You instruct it to do so, which generally includes writing a script for perl to read and execute. Obstacles encountered on the way are generally solved reading the documentation and using CPAN. A good understanding of TCP/IP is beneficial. See also: How (Not) To Ask A Question --shmem _($_=" "x(1<<5)."?\n".q·/)Oo. G°\ / /\_¯/(q / ---------------------------- \__(m.====·.(_("always off the crowd"))."· ");sub _{s./.($e="'Itrs `mnsgdq Gdbj O`qkdq")=~y/"-y/#-z/;$e.e && print}	[reply]
Re: Simple Windows32 Question by NetWallah (Canon) on Dec 15, 2007 at 00:54 UTC
Depending on how complex your task is, look into psexec, or the rcmd service that was with old resource kits. In the w2000 days, there was even a telnet service, not sure of current status. On the perl (controlling) side, if you get the telnet service enabled, you can use the Net::Telnet module, or use backticks for psexec or rcmd. "As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two... " - Sir Norman Wisdom	[reply]
Re: Simple Windows32 Question by Corion (Patriarch) on Dec 15, 2007 at 09:03 UTC
You can also use the WMI (via Win32::WQL for example, written by me) to remotely launch a process. This will require that you have the appropriate privileges and that DCOM is not disabled in your network.	[reply]
Re: Simple Windows32 Question by strat (Canon) on Dec 15, 2007 at 10:23 UTC
As a lowlevel way, you can also add something to the remote scheduler with the command: `at \\nodename ....` [download] (see: help at for more information If you have problems with the parameters, there exists a freeware program with name WinAt (you can easily find it with google Best regards, perl -e "s>>F>e=>y)\martinF)stronat)=>print,print v8.8.8.32.11.32"	[reply] [d/l]