Waitfor Command In Windows Server 2008
In this article I am going to explain about Waitfor Command in Windows Server 2008 operating system and also explain it's related syntax.
Introduction
It is used to sends or waits for a signal on a system and it also synchronize computers across a network.
Syntax
waitfor [/s <Computer> [/u [<Domain>\]<User> [/p [<Password>]]]] /si <SignalName>
waitfor [/t <Timeout>] <SignalName> |
| Parameter |
Description |
| /s <Computer> |
It Specifies the name or IP address of a remote computer (do not use backslashes). The default is the local computer. This parameter applies to all files and folders specified in the command. |
| /u [<Domain>\]<User> |
In this Runs the script using the credentials of the specified user account. By default, waitfor uses the current user's credentials. |
| /p [<Password>] |
It specifies the password of the user account that is specified in the /u parameter. |
| /si |
It sends the specified signal across the network. |
| /t <Timeout> |
It specifies the number of seconds to wait for a signal. By default, waitfor waits indefinitely |
| <SignalName> |
It specifies the signal that waitfor waits for or sends. SignalName is not case-sensitive |
| /? |
It displays help at the command prompt. |
Example
For wait until the "espresso\build007" signal is received, type:
| waitfor espresso\build007 |
For wait 10 seconds for the "espresso\compile007" signal to be received before timing out, type:
| waitfor espresso\build007 |
For manually activate the "espresso\build007" signal, type:
| waitfor espresso\build007 |
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