From: "John Cuccia" 

If you are running Windows servers, there is a resource kit tool
(shutdown.exe) which can be used to reboot servers remotely.  It can be run
either in GUI or command-line mode.

Don't know if that's what you are looking for or not.




"Richard B."  wrote in message
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> The day I left for the 4th we had a power outtage at the office. Most
> servers rebooted fine but one did not which caused some mild
> indigestion and attitude dejustment. One PC power supply blew and took
> out a motherboard, but I needed to replace that one anyway. My seti
> server was down, giving Geo a rare opportunity to make some progress
> sneaking up on my flock.
>
> I am thinking I need a way to reboot my servers and manage them from
> afar. I dial into my mail server for management, but I don't have a
> good way to reboot any of them without someone at the office doing it.
>
> I would guess a KVM switch with a modem and/or net access would be
> best. I'm thinking I would want dedicated (separate) access to it in
> case the office lines were down.
>
> Anyone use these or have another device in mind?
>
> - Richard

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