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I have linux server and everytime a new windows machine gets commissioned in the network I am want to run some scripts ( may be powershell or something similar) to ...
- 12-01-2011 #1Just Joined!
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Configure a windows machine remotely from linux server.
I have linux server and everytime a new windows machine gets commissioned in the network I am want to run some scripts ( may be powershell or something similar) to setup developer environment. Setting up the developer environment involves downloading and performing silent/unattended installation of some softwares. Are there tools in linux which would help me in configuring a windows machine from my linux desktop. I don't want to remotely log into windows machine and would ideally want to trigger it from my linux machine instead of logging directly into windows machine(design intent).
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Recently, opsi caught my eye again.
opsi (open pc server integration) - the open source client management system — opsi
They finally support w7 and the scripting seems to have improved.
Imho, it is worth a try.
Although I cant tell from personal experience because.. Usually I dont care about desktop systems
You must always face the curtain with a bow.
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Thanks a million. I will explore the feasibility.
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Once you are done, may I ask you to report your experience in a few lines?
I have a few windows server machines in my datacenters, that could benefit from a bit more automation.You must always face the curtain with a bow.
- 12-01-2011 #5Linux Guru
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Another gem you've unearthed for me - thx, Irithori
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yw.
May I also ask you to provide some feedback, if you should use it?
You must always face the curtain with a bow.
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Rog that...
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If you're using both Windows and Linux on several computers, a need might arise for you to connect to the Linux machine now and then. Your Linux machine might serve many purposes: it could be a server, a media center (like MythTV), a backup storage area, or just another desktop. You may want to connect to this machine - or even control it. Well, for sharing, we have Samba. Configuring Samba is very easy.
I will demonstrate how to take control over a Linux machine using SSH and VNC. SSH stands for Secure SHell, a network protocol that allows you to exchange data between two connected network devices using an encrypted tunnel. The tunnel is not limited to just transferring data. You can use it to control the machine on the other end, forward insecure applications through the tunnel and more. VNC stands for Virtual Network Computing, a desktop sharing system that allows you to control other machines.Last edited by oz; 12-05-2011 at 12:35 PM. Reason: removed SPAM redirect
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Hi Irithori,
we decided to go with jinterop to invoke powershell commands remotely as having opsi server running was not a acceptable design solution since we wanted the solution to integrate with a java app.
- 12-09-2011 #10Linux Guru
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Thanks for feedback.
As always: Use the best tool for the job You must always face the curtain with a bow.
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