Common Features > Session Tools

Description

Session tools are available in the session context menu (->Session Tools), and also in the dashboard. There are three types of tools:

•	Built in tools

•	Add-on session tools

•	Session script tools

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Session tools

Built-in Tools

These tools are implemented directly in Remote Desktop Manager, and are available without any installation or special configuration.

Example

Description

Computer Management

Opens the Computer Management snap-in for a remote machine.

Event Viewer

Opens the Event Viewer for a remote machine.

Services

Opens the Windows Services manager for a remote machine.

Server - Home Page

Opens a web page if a home page is configured in the Information tab of the session configuration.

Server - Remote Management

Opens a web page, if a remote management link (e.g. iLo) is configured in the Information Tab of the session configuration.

Terminal Sessions

Opens the Remote Desktop Manager Terminal Services dashboard for the selected session, so that you can:

•	View opened sessions

•	View the running processes

•	Send a message

•	Restart the machine

•	Logoff the selected user

•	Shutdown the machine

Wake On Lan

Sends a command for the Wake on Lan. For more details, see this section.

Continuous Ping / Ping / Trace Route

Opens the ping/trace manager of Remote Desktop Manager and returns the result.

Add-on Session Tool

You can extend the built-in list using the SDK and installing the compiled add-on. The new tools will be displayed below the built-in tool list in the menu and the dashboard. By creating your own add-ons, you gain more control on the implementation including execution, configuration and monitoring.

You can use the Add-on Manager, or download them directly from our web site.

Session Script Tools

The session script tool can be a script, a command line, or an helper applicable to a selected session. They can be configured and shared in the data source. They are listed in the dashboard under the session tool section. For more information, see this section.