executeFile()

Executes the specified file on the managed machine. This function replicates launching an application using the Run… command located in the Microsoft Windows Start menu. This function takes three parameters:

• Full path filename to the .exe file.
• Argument list to pass to the .exe file
• Option for the procedure to wait until the .exe completes or not.

NOTE   Environment variables are acceptable, if they are set on a user's machine.  For example, using a path %windir%\notepad.exe, would be similar toC:\windows\notepad.exe.

If Execute as the logged on user is selected, then a credential must be specified by running either the impersonateUser() or useCredential() command before this command. If run Execute as the system account is selected, execution is restricted to the agent's system level access.

NOTE   To avoid risk of privilege escalation attacks, scripts and files which run under System context, or as an Administrator level user, should be executed from a folder with locked down ACL permissions. The VSA agent provides a default folder called "System", under the Agent Working Directory, which is intended for this use. It can be stored as a variable by selecting "Secure Agent Working Directory Path" from the getVariable() command.

Example - Sample Procedures.Managed Services.System Mgmt.Shutdown

executeFile("%windir%\system32\shutdown.exe", "-s -f", "Execute as System and Continue", "Windows 8.1", "Halt on Fail")