How to Use gsh to Run Linux Commands Across Multiple Servers

gsh (Group Shell) lets you execute one command across many Linux hosts from a single terminal. This guide explains host grouping with /etc/ghosts, core options, and practical command patterns.

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Maven Clover for Distributed Java Applications: Instrument, Collect, and Aggregate Coverage

Learn a practical Clover + Maven workflow for distributed test environments. This walkthrough covers instrumentation, remote execution, coverage file collection, and final report generation.

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Running MSBuild 4.0 and 3.5 Side by Side on Legacy CruiseControl.NET CI

If your CI server started failing after projects were upgraded to Visual Studio 2010, the usual cause is that jobs still invoke MSBuild 3.5. This guide shows a legacy-compatible fix: install .NET 4.0, copy required MSBuild targets, and update ccnet.config while keeping 3.5 builds available.

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Run Remote Desktop from the Command Line with mstsc.exe (Including Legacy Console Mode)

Learn how to launch Remote Desktop sessions from Command Prompt or batch files using mstsc.exe. This updated guide covers syntax, common command patterns, and legacy console-session behavior.

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How to Run Shell Scripts from Apache Ant (and Set Unix File Permissions Safely)

Learn practical patterns for combining Apache Ant with shell scripts in Unix-like build environments. This guide covers file permissions, script execution, and safer file-processing examples for legacy CI pipelines.

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How to Run Executable & Native Programs in an Ant Script

How to Run Executable & Native Programs in an Ant Script Apache Ant allows you to run executable files (.exe) and native programs using the <exec> task….

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