Run autoit script on remote virtual machine (using RDP like azure)

[Piotr_Hodl]

Hi guys,

 

My post is more architecture related than the actual autoit script.

Currently I have a java tool that makes a connection to a azure Windows VM using WINRM.

Then I "grep" the session ID of RDP and using psexec I execute my autoit script on the session ID of the RDP (This assumes that I need to have already a RDP connection established).

The script runs perfectly when I have a RDP session maximized/opened. If I minimize the RDP window some commands do not work, as for example the Send command.

I do understand that it has to do with the window not being active, even though the script is executed remotely.

https://www.autoitscript.com/wiki/FAQ#Why_doesn.27t_my_script_work_on_a_locked_workstation.3F

 

My goal is to be able to run the autoit scripts with no limitations, like I was running in my local machine.

 

One important thing, all the flow is being triggered from a linux machine with no GUI. So that is why, I am using a jar file to start the winrm connection.

 

So to sum up:

starting server: centos with no GUI

remote server: azure win 10

goal: from starting server, launch autoit script that is on remote server

 

Thanks

Piotr

 

 

 

Edited February 26, 2018 by Piotr_Hodl