Batch Server is a tool to execute commands on a remote computer, and includes two parts: - Server part BatchSrv.exe runs on a remote computer and displays icon in tray area. - Client utility HostRun.exe is a command line utility that instructs remote computer to run a specified command.

Batch Server is a valuable tools for network administration, automating routine task of your network maintainance, no matter how big or small it is. It will be useful also for developers of distributed software components, by allowing execute commands on remote sites, without leaving your development PC.

There are numerous remote control software already available, so why bother with another one? Here's some unique set of features of the Batch Server:

- No user interface shell (unlike Telnet, pcAnywhere), just a plain command line, which allows easily incorporate remote command invokation into a plain batch file, or a script, or put a shortcut on desktop to perform any task on any PC with just a click of a mouse, or run it from a Windows Scheduler to initiate backup on your server, or call it from your program by executing external command. Simplicity means flexebility!

- Small footprint on a server. The resident component BatchSrv.exe is 32K. Wonder why download package is over 1M? It's mostly VB6 runtime.

- Propriatary communication protocol, which reduces chances of intrusion.

- Small price, compare to commercial remote control software.