RCONSOLE

Purpose

Use at a workstation to access the server by creating a remote server console.

NOTE: RCONSOLE will not allow remote access to a server if the network supervisor has not enabled remote connections using REMOTE.

During a remote console session, you can load and unload modules, execute console commands, and copy files to NetWare^® directories or to non-NetWare partitions. You cannot transfer files from a server.

Syntax

RCONSOLE [ server name] | [ server name*]

Parameter Use to
(no parameter)

Start a remote session either through a direct connection (SPX^TM) or through an asynchronous connection (a modem). The system displays a menu from which you choose the connection type.

server name

Specify the name of the server or the IPX^TM address you want to reach through a direct connection.
Note: You can only specify the server name if you are establishing an SPX connection. You can't use this parameter when establishing an asynchronous connection.

server_name*

Specify the partial name of the server you want to connect to via SPX.
RCONSOLE then lists servers that begin with the specified sequence of letters.
For example, to list servers that begin with SLS, enter
RCONSOLE SLS*

Parameter	Use to
(no parameter)	Start a remote session either through a direct connection (SPX^TM) or through an asynchronous connection (a modem). The system displays a menu from which you choose the connection type.
server name	Specify the name of the server or the IPX^TM address you want to reach through a direct connection. Note: You can only specify the server name if you are establishing an SPX connection. You can't use this parameter when establishing an asynchronous connection.
server_name*	Specify the partial name of the server you want to connect to via SPX. RCONSOLE then lists servers that begin with the specified sequence of letters. For example, to list servers that begin with SLS, enter *`RCONSOLE SLS`**

Using RCONSOLE

You can access a remote server on the same network (a direct SPX connection) or through a modem or null modem cable (an asynchronous connection). Instructions for establishing each kind of connection are found in Using DOS-Based Remote Console.
To access a server remotely, the necessary remote modules must be loaded on the server, the RCONSOLE.EXE file must be loaded on the workstation, and you must know the remote password.
The remote modules that must be loaded on the server depend upon the way you are accessing the server: through a direct or an asynchronous connection. For more information, refer to Using DOS-Based Remote Console.

The supervisor password doesn't allow remote access unless you set it as the password when you load REMOTE.
You can execute RCONSOLE from your local hard disk or from sys:public\rconsole.exe.
You don't need Supervisor object rights to the remote server, since RCONSOLE doesn't use NDS^TM.
During a remote console session, you can press Alt+F1 to display the RCONSOLE Available Options menu. This menu allows you to do the following:
- Cycle through the screens being managed by the server
- View lists of files and directories on the server
- Transfer files to a server
- Display the operating system prompt
- Exit RCONSOLE
- Display the address of the workstation
- Buffer keystrokes sent to the server
While the menu is displayed, press F1 to display a help screen.

NOTE: Graphical screens are not displayed in remote console utilities.
When the utility launches, if a graphical screen is displayed on the server console screen, the System Console screen is displayed in the remote view.
After a remote console session starts, if someone at the server console switches to a graphical screen, the switch is not reflected on the remote screen.
You can use the following keystrokes during a remote console session. All other keys function as if you were at the server console.

To Press
Access the RCONSOLE Available Options menu

Alt+F1

Exit RCONSOLE

Alt+F2

Cycle through the console screens

Alt+F3 or Alt+F4

Show the address of the workstation you are using

Alt+F5

To	Press
Access the RCONSOLE Available Options menu	Alt+F1
Exit RCONSOLE	Alt+F2
Cycle through the console screens	Alt+F3 or Alt+F4
Show the address of the workstation you are using	Alt+F5

Additional Information

Topic See
Using RCONSOLE

Using DOS-Based Remote Console

Using REMOTE

REMOTE

Topic	See
Using RCONSOLE	Using DOS-Based Remote Console
Using REMOTE	REMOTE