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:

To run a task on selected computers in a computer group

  1. In the System Center Essentials console, click Computers.

  2. Expand Computer Groups.

  3. In the Views pane, select one or more computers.

  4. On the Actions menu, point to Windows Computer Tasks and click that task you want to run.

  5. If you see a task confirmation, add any required parameters or credentials, and confirm the task.

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