Can you remotely restart a service on a server?

jbleich · 2014-08-27T18:49:15.000Z

I’ve built scripts that just do a simple restart or stop/start action, but my question is can i do a script that i can run from my desktop that will restart a service remotely on another machine. I’m guessing there’s a way just dont know what to add to the script.

williamrichard8995 · 2014-08-27T18:53:30.000Z

yes.

sc \machine stop

codyroche · 2014-08-27T18:54:14.000Z

Have you taken a look at Spiceworks troubleshooting feature? It allows you to view hardware states, services, and processes.

Rob-Dunn · 2014-08-27T18:54:42.000Z

also via powershell:

get-service -computername YOURSERVER -displayname "Spiceworks" | start-service

samboutros · 2014-08-27T18:55:15.000Z

yes, use Powershell remoting like:

Invoke-Command -ComputerName RemoteComputerName { Restart-Service -Name Spooler -Force }

The remote computer must be running WinRM, and you must have sufficient permissions. Windows 8 and above and Server 2012 and above come with WinRM by default.

williamrichard8995 · 2014-08-27T18:55:34.000Z

and from powershell:

Get-Service -Name bits -ComputerName RSLAPTOP01 | Set-Service -Status Running

rockn · 2014-08-27T18:56:50.000Z

Or use the services snap in to restart them on the remote computer

johnbeard9701 · 2014-08-27T19:02:04.000Z

Yes you can do that. You will have to do a remote admin privilege and then connect to the computer using powershell then do the stop, start or restart as needed.

Rob-Dunn · 2014-08-27T19:03:06.000Z

Sam Boutros:

yes, use Powershell remoting like:
Invoke-Command -ComputerName RemoteComputerName { Restart-Service -Name Spooler -Force }
The remote computer must be running WinRM, and you must have sufficient permissions. Windows 8 and above and Server 2012 and above come with WinRM by default.

And psremoting needs to be enabled - is psremoting enabled by default? I know winRM is installed, but enabled?

jbleich · 2014-08-27T19:04:18.000Z

William Richard:

yes.

sc \machine stop

Thanks for all the PS replies guys but i do prefer bat files for some reason.

So if i just do a restart insteadof stop? or do I have to do a stop, pause, start?

williamrichard8995 · 2014-08-27T19:05:33.000Z

stop then start = restart

Rob-Dunn · 2014-08-27T19:06:17.000Z

Seriously, you need to step away from batch files. That is the way of the past, and honestly, if you don’t know PS, you’ll have a hard time in the job market for Windows admin roles.

jbleich · 2014-08-27T19:07:06.000Z

William Richard:

stop then start = restart

Restart didnt work…I’ll try again.

jbleich · 2014-08-27T19:07:55.000Z

Rob Dunn:

Seriously, you need to step away from batch files. That is the way of the past, and honestly, if you don’t know PS, you’ll have a hard time in the job market for Windows admin roles.

I use PS for more complex stuff but for simple stuff like this i just prefer batch files, less problems usually.

And no troubles w/ the job market bud, I’m doing just fine

williamrichard8995 · 2014-08-27T19:08:09.000Z

sc \machinename service stop

sc \machinename service start

Rob-Dunn · 2014-08-27T19:08:19.000Z

sc \machine stop

Rob-Dunn · 2014-08-27T19:09:05.000Z

Justin_Bleich:

Rob Dunn:

Seriously, you need to step away from batch files. That is the way of the past, and honestly, if you don’t know PS, you’ll have a hard time in the job market for Windows admin roles.

I use PS for more complex stuff but for simple stuff like this i just prefer batch files, less problems usually.

And no troubles w/ the job market bud, I’m doing just fine

Ha! So says everyone. I didn’t mean to make an assumption, but just saying - - - you might change your mind about your job in the future. I know I did.

jbleich · 2014-08-27T19:13:30.000Z

Rob Dunn:

Justin_Bleich:

Rob Dunn:

Seriously, you need to step away from batch files. That is the way of the past, and honestly, if you don’t know PS, you’ll have a hard time in the job market for Windows admin roles.

I use PS for more complex stuff but for simple stuff like this i just prefer batch files, less problems usually.

And no troubles w/ the job market bud, I’m doing just fine

Ha! So says everyone. I didn’t mean to make an assumption, but just saying - - - you might change your mind about your job in the future. I know I did.

I hear you man, you’re always happy till you’re not LOL

I do enjoy powershell, and again use it for some more complex stuff, I wouldnt call myself a PS expert by any means, but I do still like bat for the small stuff.

rockn · 2014-08-27T19:23:28.000Z

You can also do this in Spiceworks

bobbeatty · 2014-08-27T20:03:17.000Z

Justin_Bleich:

Rob Dunn:

Justin_Bleich:

Rob Dunn:

Seriously, you need to step away from batch files. That is the way of the past, and honestly, if you don’t know PS, you’ll have a hard time in the job market for Windows admin roles.

I use PS for more complex stuff but for simple stuff like this i just prefer batch files, less problems usually.

And no troubles w/ the job market bud, I’m doing just fine

Ha! So says everyone. I didn’t mean to make an assumption, but just saying - - - you might change your mind about your job in the future. I know I did.

I hear you man, you’re always happy till you’re not LOL

I do enjoy powershell, and again use it for some more complex stuff, I wouldnt call myself a PS expert by any means, but I do still like bat for the small stuff.

If you want to see PS happiness, come to SpiceWorld 2014 and attend Robs session! I learn something new every year from this guy!