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Features Overview

Overview

RemoteExec is a universal deployment application for Microsoft Windows systems, it allows network administrators to remotely install from a desktop, all application and file types on the servers and workstations, throughout their network.

RemoteExec considerably simplifies and accelerates all install and update tasks on a Local or Wide Area Network as well as remote machines.

RemoteExec allows you to instantly and remotely execute programs (.exe, .bat, .cmd), scripts (.vbs, .js), program associated file types (.txt, .doc, .wav, .reg, .inf, .msi ...), to copy folder(s)/file(s), ...

Using RemoteExec you can:

• Add/Modify/Delete registry keys and/or values.
• Install patches, Service Packs and hotfixes.
• Deploy Windows Installer packages in silent mode.
• Run applications, programs and scripts.
• Copy files and folders.
• “Cleanly” close down any opened user sessions after a certain hour.
• Launch a general shutdown.
• Send alerts to users: display messages, run sound files.
• Reboot a remote computer.

With over 10 years of experience in the system tools arena and by surveying and listening to our customers it has made RemoteExec a #1 system tools software in the world, which is used in thousands of Schools, Universities, Libraries, Corporations, Governments, and Individual consultants.

Supporting our customers is our #1 priority, and to do this we have through the years created a network of over 125 resellers and distributors in over 65 countries. Our own internal sales and support staff is offered in 13 languages fluently, which gives us one of the highest customer maintenance renewal retention rates in the industry.

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Installation

Licensing

RemoteExec’s licensing scheme is per system to remotely manage (server or workstation). RemoteExec will not manage systems exceeding the license count.

System Requirements

Target computers

• Windows NT4
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 2003
• Windows 2008
• No Service Pack requirement

Administration console

• Windows Vista
• Windows XP
• Windows 2000
• Windows NT 4 Service Pack 4 with Internet Explorer 5 or more

Installation Options

RemoteExec’s licensing scheme is per system to remotely manage (server or workstation). RemoteExec will not manage systems exceeding the license count.

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General Administration

Functionality

Remote execution of files/programs

RemoteExec allows to remotely execute:

• Programs (.exe, .bat, .cmd)
• Scripts (.vbs, .js)
• Files associated to executables (.txt, .doc, .wav, .reg, .inf, .msi, …)

Service Pack deployment:

RemoteExec allows simple and rapid Service Pack deployment: the administrator only needs to specify the path to the package or update.exe and the relevant OS version and number (only if RemoteExec hasn’t managed to identify these details from the file name). The filter will be automatically configured and the installation will run on relevant systems only.

Hotfix, patch and update deployment:

With RemoteExec the administrator simply enters the path to the hotfix, patch and update. The installation will only run on systems needing it.

Other Microsoft updates (MDAC, Windows Installer, Java virtual machine, .NET Framework, motor Jet, etc...) can also easily be deployed with this mode.

Windows Installer package deployment:

RemoteExec considerably facilitates the deployment of applications packaged in .msi format.

Here again the administrator simply needs to specify the .msi path, the action to take (install/uninstall/repair/update), and launch the deployment in a click.

Registry modification:

RemoteExec allows remote modification of the registry on all systems of the network, or upon a specific selection. The administrator only has to specify the path to the .reg, select the target systems and launch with a click.

File Operations:

RemoteExec allows to copy/update/delete files and folders on all systems of the network, or upon a specific selection.

The target path can be specified using variables (%SystemRoot%, %Windir%, %SystemDrive%, %ProgramFiles%, %CommonFiles%), if the target path doesn’t exist, RemoteExec will automatically create all necessary folders.

Password and local account management:

RemoteExec allows to change the local administrators password of all the workstations (or a selection), and to disable all other local accounts in order to reinforce security.

Interaction with remote systems:

• Remotely power off systems
• Remotely wake up systems equipped with Wake-On-Lan technology: the automatic scan of the MAC addresses and the subnets of all systems on the network enhances this feature.
• Reboot and shutdown remote systems
• Lock and close sessions

Multi action mode:

RemoteExec can execute several actions in one pass. For example the administrator can configure the following in one pass:

• System wake up
• Deployment of one or more patches
• File and folder replication
• Registry modification
• System power off

Conditional Action:

RemoteExec is equipped with a mini scanner allowing remote system configuration information to be collected and used for conditional updating:

OS version, OS level (server/workstation), Service Pack, internet explorer version, customizable registry key/value, OS language, architecture, etc…

For example, it is possible to execute a deployment on XP SP2 workstations only, without having to select them manually.

Integrated Scheduler:

RemoteExec is equipped with an integrated scheduler allowing action execution at a specific time and/or periodicity.

This feature will enable, for example, to plan deployment to workstations outside of working hours, or to automatically rerun previously failed actions due to system unavailability (unconnected laptops, etc…).

Reporting:

Once an execution is finished, RemoteExec will automatically generate a list of systems on which the execution failed (if any). This list can be directly reinserted to rerun the execution and complete the task.

RemoteExec also collects and displays the return codes generated by the remote processes, allowing the administrator to check system status.

RemoteExec logs execution history and results for future reference.

Flexibility of use:

RemoteExec can be used:

• With the GUI interface, allowing to select the file(s) / program(s) to deploy, the targeted systems and to launch the execution, in a few clicks.
• In command line mode, enabling RemoteExec’s use in scripts or in the Task Scheduler.
• With Impersonation accounts for heterogeneous networks requiring different administrator accounts.

With different execution modes:

• Administrative: process(es) executed with the current user’s rights downgraded
• Full administrative: process(es) executed with the current user’s full rights.
• Interactive: process(es) executed with the user account connected on the targeted system.
• System: process(es) executed with the targeted system’s LocalSystem account.
• Interactive system: process(es) executed with the targeted system’s LocalSystem account and access to the user’s desktop.

Usage Senarios

Deploy MSI (Windows Installer) packs in silent mode:

• Install the latest version of Excel on all workstations.
• Set Italian Language in Microsoft Word on the desktops used by the sales team in charge of Italy.

Install Service Packs, hotfixes, upgrades and updates:

• Install a CRM Service Pack on all the Sales department computers.
• Install within minutes the latest hotfix for the latest security flaw on all your IIS servers.

Modify the registry values on all your computers:

• Change the startup type for a service on certain servers.
• Change the background on all desktops.

Log off all open user sessions at a given time:

• Install programs without local sessions running.
• Assure that all applications are closed on a desktop in need of repair.

Shutdown workstations and servers:

• Power off all machines cleanly in the event of a planned power cut.
• Power off all the accounting department´s desktops cleanly in the event of a move.

Reboot a remote computer:

• Reboot all servers at the same time.
• Reboot a desktop while troubleshooting.

Update files and folders on desktops:

• Synchronize a product catalog on your sales representatives laptops.
• Change an icon on all users desktops.

Alert users of imminent events via an HTML page, Word document or an alarm:

• Warn all users of urgent server/network maintenance interventions.
• Ask all users to evacuate the building immediately.

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Support

With over 10 years of experience in the system tools arena and by surveying and listening to our customers it has made RemoteExec a #1 system tools software in the world, which is used in thousands of Schools, Universities, Libraries, Corporations, Governments, and Individual consultants.

Supporting our customers is our #1 priority, and to do this we have through the years created a network of over 125 resellers and distributors in over 65 countries. Our own internal sales and support staff is offered in 13 languages fluently, which gives us one of the highest customer maintenance renewal retention rates in the industry.

Maintenance

Product Updates are done electronically through the software interface. Upgrades are done via email. Maintenance is not included with the product, but can be purchased for 1 or 2 years intervals.

Support

Support can easily be obtained by directly calling or emailing one of our offices, distributors, or resellers.

All products come with a full User Guide and Quick Start Guide in Html and PDF formats. Customers can also use our extensive online support pages where specific frequently asked questions can be answered.