How do I shutdown remote Linux or UNIX system from MS-Windows system?
You can use secure shell (ssh), a network protocol for remote administration of Linux and Unix based computers. SSH is typically used to log into a remote server and execute commands such as reboot or shutdown.
PuTTY SSH Client
PuTTY is a free and open source terminal emulator application which can act as a client for the SSH under MS-Windows operating system. Visit this page and download putty client. In order to use putty you need to know:
- IP or Server Name: The name of the Linux or UNIX server you want to connect to.
- Username and password: Login name or password to used on your server.
If you don't know what login name or password to use, contact the administrator of your server.
Fig.01: Putty in action
Once connected you need to login as root using sudo or su - command. Type the following command to shutdown remote system:
# shutdown -h nowOR
# /sbin/shutdown -h nowTo reboot the system, enter:
# shutdown -r nowOR
# /sbin/rebootA typical login session - PuTTY running on Windows, logged in to a DD-WRT Linux based Internet router system:
Fig.02: PuTTY running a session on Windows, logged into Linux system
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What is the point?
And can explain me this again, please? Cause it doesn’t seam to work with my servers (not even laptop), cause I am using key based authentication and password authentication is off and won’t be turn on (it is insecure).