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psexec:tldr:4cde0

psexec: Execute a command on a remote host (pre-authenticated).
$ psexec \\${remote_host} -u ${user_name} -p ${password}
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This command is using the "psexec" tool to execute a command on a remote host. Here is how each part of the command works:

  • psexec: This is the name of the tool being used.
  • \\${remote_host}: It specifies the remote host's network address or hostname in the format "\host".
  • -u ${user_name}: It specifies the username to be used for authentication on the remote host.
  • -p ${password}: It specifies the password associated with the provided username.

In summary, this command is telling the psexec tool to connect to a remote host using the provided credentials and execute a command or perform a task on that remote host.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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