Install Windows updates and reboot many remote computers simultaneously with real-time monitoring.

Remote Reboot X is an application that I initially created to reboot a large number of remote computers simultaneously, while being able to monitor their statuses in real-time. However, I soon added functionality to handle the installation of Microsoft¡¯s Windows software updates on the remote computers as well. If you¡¯re wondering what the X in RemoteRebootX means, it¡¯s simply a way to signify the number of machines that are being rebooted. When 22 hosts are added to the application, the title bar will display ¡°RemoteRebootX22¡å or Remote Reboot times 22, for example.

Why I created it
My original goal was simple¡­ I wanted to learn .NET¡­. However, what kept me motivated throughout the learning process was the fact that I had a real goal in mind¨C to eventually make a monthly task at my job easier and less stressful. I work as a systems administrator for a software and consulting firm where I have a one-hour window once per month to install Microsoft¡¯s Windows software updates on no less than 100 servers, reboot the servers, and then verify that they¡¯ve come back online properly. In order to handle so many servers in such a short period of time, the process simply had to be automated. However, I couldn¡¯t find an existing application to do what I wanted, so I decided to create my own.

This software is provided as-is with no warranty of any kind. You may download and use it for free, but you may not sell or distribute it under any circumstances. Author accepts donations at his webpage.