Okay well here is some basic information about Remote network Management In Windows Xp/2000.

I have been messing around with some items in XP and 2000 and this is what i have came up with.
NOTE: The below bolded words are commands that can be used in command prompt.

[COMMAND PROMPT]
NET VIEW
-----------------Displays ComputerNames that have Folders/Printers shared on your Network
-----------------Example:
-----------------\\INTERN1
-----------------\\INTERN2
-----------------\\INTERN3

NBTSTAT -A <computername>
-----------------Store ComputerName's IP address in Cache

NBTSTAT -C
-----------------Displays Cached IP addresses
-----------------EXAMPLE:
.................NetBIOS Remote Cache Name Table

....Name............................Type...............Host Address.........Life [sec]
....------------------------------------------------------------
....INTERN1.........<20>......UNIQUE..........208.0.125.137.......600
TELNET
-----------------Displays TELNET interface
-----------------While In TELNET TYPE "o <IN ADDRESS>" to remotely connect to PC
-----------------Once connected through TELNET you can use the NET commands to share folders and manage the computer.
-----------------TELNET will act just like regular COmmand Prompt. All command that you use on you computer can be executed on the other pc. EXAMPLE: MKDIR TEST

MMC
-----------------ADD A SNAP-IN and select to connect to another computer NOTE: Use ComputerName
-----------------SNAPINS:
-----------------SERVICES - Allows you to start and stop services on a remote machine. Start TELNET service for ability to connect through TELNET.
-----------------DISK MANAGEMENT - YOu can use this to magage drive and so fourth. FUN: By right clicking on CD-ROM and selecting Eject you can open their cd rom.
-----------------LOCAL USERS AND GROUPS - This can be used to add/remove a group or user to/from another computer.
-----------------EVENT VIEWER - Will display all logged error and reports on that computer.

SHUTDOWN
-----------------Shutdown -s -t <seconds> -m <\\PCNAME> -c <comment(no spaces)>
-----------------NOTE: Replace "-s" with "-r" to restart PC or "-L" to logoff.


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IN Command Prompt-----
C:\> Net View

Displays Computer Names, Select the one you wish to connect to EXAMPLE: "\\INTERN1"

C:\> MMC

Displays The MMC GUI

With XP Select "FILE" MENU, Select "ADD/REMOVE SNAPIN", Click "ADD" button, DOUBLE CLICK on "SERVICES", CHOSE "ANOTHER COMPUTER", TYPE The Computername (\\INTERN1), PRESS "FINISH" , PRESS "CLOSE", and PRESS "OK".

Notice the SERVICES now availible in the side menu. Click on it. IN the Right Hand WIndows a list of Services will be displayed along with their status. To change a status, double click on one. For now we will select TELNET. A new window should popup, and you should see a few buttons such as "Start" and "Stop". GO ahead and CLick Start. Now the TELNET service should be started on the other pc.

Now to connect to it through TELNET.


C:\> NBTSTAT -A <computername>

Will Display NBTSTAT Information

C:\> NBTSTAT -C

Next to the computername that you entered should be an IP Address.... Remember that Address.

c:\> TELNET

Display TELNET dialog

Microsoft Telnet> o <IP ADDRESS>

Now your connected. You can use all dos commands such as DIR, MKDIR, CD, and so fourth. Also the NET commands come quite in handy when connected.

C:\> <-----------SHOULD BE DISPLAYED

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I'm quite new at the whole remote administration procedure so if you have any ideas or suggestions please post it.