PsTools

PsTools is a command line based suite that allows users to manage one or many PCs both. PsTools can be used locally or even remotely. The option of using PsTools remotely means that you can run programs on another computer without physically being present. As long as the computer that is trying to be reached can be connected to on a network, there are many commands that can be used with the PsTools suite. Some commands available in the PsTools suite allow users to execute processes, change account passwords, reboot/shutdown a PC, retrieve system information, and even measure network performance. Most of these administrative tools are only accessible locally on a PC with Windows. With PsTools however, you can set any of them to be remotely enabled. On the surface, PsTools can be a great tool to use for a network administrator. However, hackers that acquire the PsTools suite can and use them for malicious purposes. There are certain criteria that need to be met however, when running the PsTools suite within the command line interface. Both the local and remote computers that a user is trying to connect to remotely need to have both file and print sharing enabled in order to use the PsTools Suite. 

Features:

• Control PCs remotely
• Execute many commands (ipconfig, wmic, net_user)
• No separate software needed
• Simple to use

In conclusion, PsTools is a great suite of commands to use for accessing a computer remotely. Most of these tools would more than likely be used by a serious IT pro, more than likely a network administrator. The fact that you can run processes, use a command like ipconfig remotely seem invasive, but using PsTools can save time and hassle. But then again at the same time, PsTools can also provide hackers with user credentials, sensitive computer information and pave way for them to wreak havoc on a network of computers.

Command line controlled software.