How to Run a Task for a Computer in Essentials
Applies To: System Center Essentials 2010
You can run common System Center Essentials 2010 tasks or many common Windows tasks against selected computers in computer groups without leaving the Essentials 2010 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
In the Essentials console, click Computers.
Expand Computer Groups.
In the Views pane, select one or more computers.
On the Actions menu, point to Windows Computer Tasks and click that task you want to run.
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 Essentials
How to View Computer and Computer Groups Reports in Essentials
How to View Computers, Devices, and Computer Groups in Essentials