Killing Disconnected Terminal Server Sessions from the Command Line
Terminal Services (or Remote Desktop if you prefer) is a good thing. It allows you to remotely connect to a server to manage it.
Category Archives: Windows Command Line
Three Windows Command Prompt Replacements
I’ve been using the trusty command prompt in Windows, well, forever. Having started my life in IT as a DOS keyboard jockey, it’s been a part of my life that just won’t go away. Lately though, I’ve been looking to teach my command prompt some new tricks. Things like multi-tab interface, easier copy/paste within the window, things of… Read More »
Grabbing System Date in a Batch File
Batch programming can be a powerful thing. Basically, anything you can run at a command prompt can be run in a batch file. Coupled with task scheduler, process automation nirvana can be achieved. However, one thing that is conspicuously is the presence of a date or time variable. For example, if you wanted to date or time encode… Read More »
Install and configure Windows Server 2008 R2 Core
When you are installing Windows Server 2008 (or R2), besides the licensed version options you have the option of install full or core. How many of you use core? Why would you use core?
Installing Roles on Server 2008 R2 Core
So, you’ve built your first Server 2008 (or R2) core server. What now? It’s sitting there, authenticating itself from time to time, now it’s now to add some roles to it! Let’s get that box working! Read on to learn how to install the DNS server, File and Print services, Streaming Media Services, and IIS on Windows Server… Read More »
Upgrade Standard to Enterprise Without Reinstall
Recently, I had occasion to upgrade the RAM in one of my servers from 32 GB to 96 GB. Cool, huh? One minor problem, though. The installed operating system is Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard. What’s the big deal, you say? Win2k8 Standard only supports up to 32 GB. After installing the RAM and booting the machine, I… Read More »
Windows 7 Full Screen Command Prompt
Windows 7 has a great interface. Unfortunately, we’ve had to give up a few things, one of which is the full screen command prompt. Want it back? Read on…
Using old school FDISK to manage partitions
Partitioning involves creating logical units on your hard drive that are then addressed as different drive letters. Not only does it help to organize your data (program files on one drive, games on another, documents on another) but also to speed up your PC.
Using FINDSTR to search file contents
Searching through log files for a particular string of text? How about trying to find a particular piece of source code in a large directory of files? Use FINDSTR to quickly locate the files containing the text you are looking for.
Managing Shares at the Command Line
Manage your shares from the command prompt with built-in-to-Windows tools and leave the GUI to the noobs. There are many ways to manage shares using the graphical interface of Windows Explorer. There are some of us die-hard command prompt junkies that prefer working at the text level, however.