RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server
Putting an appliance timer in line with the power cord works too. (We literally did this back in the days of PCAnywhere dial-in PCs!) Ed Crowley MCSE+I MVP Tech Consultant Compaq Computer "There are seldom good technological solutions to behavioral problems." -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ken Cornetet Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 9:05 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server You can use the shutdown.exe program from the NT4 resource kit along with the scheduling service. I've got a perl program that I use to reboot servers. It takes a snapshot of running services, reboots the machine, and verifies that all of the services running prior to reboot are running after. It sends email or pages if any things goes wrong in the process. This perl script can't run on the machine being rebooted, though - it has to run somewhere else. If you want a copy, let me know. -Original Message- From: Ron Grant [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 9:17 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: OT- info on automated reboot of server Had a off topic quickie for those who know: Where can I find info about getting, and setting up and automated reboot of a server? I know there are scheduling programs out there that do this. Is this the best bet for scheduling a server to reboot each morning at 5am? Thanks! Ron _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server
The SCHEDULE.EXE program is also included in the W2K Resource Kit... Syntax is: --- OPTIONS --- Release 2.0 written by Stephen L. Bryant Jr. 1993,1995 at Microsoft Usage: SHUTDOWN [/?] [\\Computer] [/A] [/R] [/T:xx] ["MSG"][/C] SHUTDOWN with no parameters pulls up the GUI. /? Shows this message. \\COMPUTER Specifies a remote computer to shutdown. Note that if no name is given but the app is started with any of the other options, the local computername will be used. /A Aborts a system shutdown. This is only possible during the timeout period. If this switch is used, all other are ignored. /L Specifies the local computer. Note that if you use this parameter the program will ignore any other computername used. /R Specifies that the machine should reboot after shutdown. /T:xx Sets the timer for system shutdown in seconds. [30 sec. default] "Msg" Specifies an additional message. [max. 127 characters] /C Forces running applications to close. ATTENTION: If you use the /C parameter NT ignores the applications option to save data which may have changed. You will see no File-Save dialog box, because NT will force the application to close. This will result in a loss of all data not previously saved! --- I suggest you put the shutdown command line in a batch file and schedule the batch file... hth Ken, I'd like a copy of your Perl script please! tia At 12:05 PM 1/9/2002 -0500, you wrote: >You can use the shutdown.exe program from the NT4 resource kit along with >the scheduling service. > >I've got a perl program that I use to reboot servers. It takes a snapshot of >running services, reboots the machine, and verifies that all of the services >running prior to reboot are running after. It sends email or pages if any >things goes wrong in the process. This perl script can't run on the machine >being rebooted, though - it has to run somewhere else. If you want a copy, >let me know. > >-Original Message- >From: Ron Grant [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 9:17 AM >To: Exchange Discussions >Subject: OT- info on automated reboot of server > > > >Had a off topic quickie for those who know: >Where can I find info about getting, and setting up and automated reboot of >a server? I know there are scheduling programs out there that do this. Is >this the best bet for scheduling a server to reboot each morning at 5am? >Thanks! >Ron > > > > >_ >List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm >Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp >To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >_ >List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm >Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp >To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server
You can use the shutdown.exe program from the NT4 resource kit along with the scheduling service. I've got a perl program that I use to reboot servers. It takes a snapshot of running services, reboots the machine, and verifies that all of the services running prior to reboot are running after. It sends email or pages if any things goes wrong in the process. This perl script can't run on the machine being rebooted, though - it has to run somewhere else. If you want a copy, let me know. -Original Message- From: Ron Grant [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 9:17 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: OT- info on automated reboot of server Had a off topic quickie for those who know: Where can I find info about getting, and setting up and automated reboot of a server? I know there are scheduling programs out there that do this. Is this the best bet for scheduling a server to reboot each morning at 5am? Thanks! Ron _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server
Use Shutdown.exe then , create a batch file and add it to the scheduler. Example: msg * Server will reboot in 2 minutes. Please log off immediately. net stop spooler del %windir%\system32\spool\printers\*.* /q shutdown /L /R /C /T:120 -Original Message- From: Ron Grant [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 9:47 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server I have a Citrix server that needs reboots each morning to be sure the clients can log in. I keep forgetting to reboot it, and they call cryin'! So, if I set it up to reboot automatically, I don't have to worry about it. -Original Message- From: Martin Blackstone [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 8:27 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server I have to ask, why??? -Original Message- From: Ron Grant [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 6:17 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: OT- info on automated reboot of server Had a off topic quickie for those who know: Where can I find info about getting, and setting up and automated reboot of a server? I know there are scheduling programs out there that do this. Is this the best bet for scheduling a server to reboot each morning at 5am? Thanks! Ron _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The information contained in this email message is privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copy of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify Veronis, Suhler & Associates, Inc. by telephone (212)935-4990, fax (212)381-8168, or email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and delete the message. Thank you. == _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server
We have a Citrix Wiframe server, man I hate that thing. Ugh nt351. -Original Message- From: Ron Grant [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 6:47 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server I have a Citrix server that needs reboots each morning to be sure the clients can log in. I keep forgetting to reboot it, and they call cryin'! So, if I set it up to reboot automatically, I don't have to worry about it. -Original Message- From: Martin Blackstone [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 8:27 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server I have to ask, why??? -Original Message- From: Ron Grant [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 6:17 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: OT- info on automated reboot of server Had a off topic quickie for those who know: Where can I find info about getting, and setting up and automated reboot of a server? I know there are scheduling programs out there that do this. Is this the best bet for scheduling a server to reboot each morning at 5am? Thanks! Ron _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server
I have a Citrix server that needs reboots each morning to be sure the clients can log in. I keep forgetting to reboot it, and they call cryin'! So, if I set it up to reboot automatically, I don't have to worry about it. -Original Message- From: Martin Blackstone [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 8:27 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server I have to ask, why??? -Original Message- From: Ron Grant [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 6:17 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: OT- info on automated reboot of server Had a off topic quickie for those who know: Where can I find info about getting, and setting up and automated reboot of a server? I know there are scheduling programs out there that do this. Is this the best bet for scheduling a server to reboot each morning at 5am? Thanks! Ron _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server
Title: RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server You could try something like this: item: Execute Program Pathname=RUNDLL32.exe Command Line=SETUPAPI,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 1 %WIN%\inf\syssetup.inf Flags=1010 End -Original Message- From: Andy David [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 3:30 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server Are you talking about re-booting your Exchange Server every morning? Why? -Original Message- From: Ron Grant [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 9:17 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: OT- info on automated reboot of server Had a off topic quickie for those who know: Where can I find info about getting, and setting up and automated reboot of a server? I know there are scheduling programs out there that do this. Is this the best bet for scheduling a server to reboot each morning at 5am? Thanks! Ron _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The information contained in this email message is privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copy of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify Veronis, Suhler & Associates, Inc. by telephone (212)935-4990, fax (212)381-8168, or email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and delete the message. Thank you. == _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "This communication is intended solely for the addressee and is confidential and not for third party unauthorised distribution." _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server
Are you talking about re-booting your Exchange Server every morning? Why? -Original Message- From: Ron Grant [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 9:17 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: OT- info on automated reboot of server Had a off topic quickie for those who know: Where can I find info about getting, and setting up and automated reboot of a server? I know there are scheduling programs out there that do this. Is this the best bet for scheduling a server to reboot each morning at 5am? Thanks! Ron _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The information contained in this email message is privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copy of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify Veronis, Suhler & Associates, Inc. by telephone (212)935-4990, fax (212)381-8168, or email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and delete the message. Thank you. == _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: OT- info on automated reboot of server
I have to ask, why??? -Original Message- From: Ron Grant [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 6:17 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: OT- info on automated reboot of server Had a off topic quickie for those who know: Where can I find info about getting, and setting up and automated reboot of a server? I know there are scheduling programs out there that do this. Is this the best bet for scheduling a server to reboot each morning at 5am? Thanks! Ron _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
OT- info on automated reboot of server
Had a off topic quickie for those who know: Where can I find info about getting, and setting up and automated reboot of a server? I know there are scheduling programs out there that do this. Is this the best bet for scheduling a server to reboot each morning at 5am? Thanks! Ron _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
