Execure a unix script from an external windows machine

[mattquantic]

Hi. I have two machines in different networks.

I need to execute a unix script, but I need to call (and pass parameters to it) from a windows machine.

Is this possible?

M@)

 

[PHV]

On the windows machine open a console window and type rsh /?

Hope This Helps, PH.
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[mattquantic]

Thanks - will look into it... M@)

 

[Annihilannic]

Or alternatively for a more secure solution you could use the plink utility that comes with PuTTY and public/private key authentication.

Annihilannic.

 

[spamly]

I'd like to second Annihilannic's suggestion. PuTTY is a great utility.

 

[mattquantic]

ace - I will investigate.... Thank you so much. M@)

 

[mattquantic]

I will I be able to connect to the linux machine, run a batch of commands and quit, all automatically?

M@)

 

[Annihilannic]

Yes, for example:

[tt]Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\WINNT\system32>cd "\program files\putty"

C:\Program Files\putty>plink somehostname uptime
8:24am up 65 days, 15:12, 7 users, load average: 0.08, 0.09, 0.09

C:\Program Files\putty>[/tt]

In this example I have a saved PuTTY profile called 'somehostname' which is configured for public/private key authentication with no passphrase. You could add this command to the Windows "Scheduled Tasks" and have it run automatically when you like.

Annihilannic.