How to execute batch file on multiple remote computers using C#

Question

Is it possible to batch file on remote computers simultaneously? So far I have no luck...

Computer list: Reading from text file. Username: Changes everyday Password: Changes everyday

Answer 1

You can use PsExec to execute commands on a remote machine. So you just have to create and loop through a list containg your computers, usernames and passwords.

For example:

public class RemotePc {
    public RemotePc(string _ServerName, string _UserName, string _Password) {
        ServerName = _ServerName;
        UserName = _UserName;
        Password = _Password;
    }

    public string ServerName { get; set; }

    public string UserName { get; set; }

    public string Password { get; set; }
}

And in your main code of your application add something like this:

List<RemotePc> Pcs = new List<RemotePc>();
Pcs.Add(new RemotePc("Server01", "Administrator", "123456");
Pcs.Add(new RemotePc("Server02", "Administrator", "123456");
//...

foreach (RemotePc Pc in Pcs) {
    //PsExec code
}

Answer 2

You will have to develop and install services on each computer which work as an agent and receive your batch file and commands to execute them.

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