TN PT108 Restart or Shut Down a Remote Computer and Document the Reason

Description

When managing multiple workstations and servers, it often may be required to restart a single or multiple computers at a given time. The instruction below from InSource documents how to perform this task. 

• Author: Michael Walker
• Published: 06/25/2015
• Applies to: Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

Details

From a command line run the following command:

Shutdown /I

To use the dialog perform the following tasks as numbered in the following screenshot:

1. Add computer(s) to the list for remote management.
2. Choose the option necessary. Valid options are:
   • Shutdown
   • Restart
   • Annotate Unexpected Shutdown
3. Time to display warning message to user
4. Fill out details that best describes why the event is occurring across the machines.