You can run common Essentials 2007 tasks or many common Windows tasks against selected computers in computer groups without leaving the Essentials 2007 console. The runnable tasks include the following:
- Computer Management
- Detect software and updates
- Display account settings
- Display active connections
- Display active sessions
- Display local users
- Display network shares
- Display server statistics
- Display workstation statistics
- IPConfig
- List processes
- List services
- Remote Desktop
- Route print
To run a task on selected computers in a computer group
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In the System Center Essentials console, click Computers.
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Expand Computer Groups.
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In the Views pane, select one or more computers.
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On the Actions menu, point to Windows Computer Tasks and click that task you want to run.
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If you see a task confirmation, add any required parameters or credentials, and confirm the task.
See Also
Tasks
How to Add or Remove Computers from a Computer Group in System Center EssentialsHow to View Computer and Computer Groups Reports in System Center Essentials
How to View Computers, Devices, and Computer Groups in System Center Essentials