Net commands

Question 1

net

Answer 1

Execute the net command alone to show information about how to use the command which, in this case, is simply a list of the net subset commands.

Question 2

accounts

Answer 2

The net accounts command is used to set password and logon requirements for users. For example, the net accounts command can be used to set the minimum number of characters that users can set their password to. Also supported is password expiration, minimum number of days before a user can change their password again, and the unique password count before the user can use the same old password.

Question 3

computer

Answer 3

The net computer command is used to add or remove a computer from a domain

Question 4

config

Answer 4

Use the net config command to show information about the configuration of the Server or Workstation service.

Question 5

continue

Answer 5

The net continue command is used to restart a service that was put on hold by the net pause command.

Question 6

file

Answer 6

Net file is used to show a list of open files on a server. The command can also be used to close a shared file and remove a file lock.

Question 7

group

Answer 7

The net group command is used to add, delete, and manage global groups on servers.

Question 8

localgroup

Answer 8

The net localgroup command is used to add, delete, and manage local groups on computers.

Question 9

pause

Answer 9

The net pause command puts on hold a Windows resource or service.

Question 10

session

Answer 10

The net session command is used to list or disconnect sessions between the computer and others on the network.

Question 11

share

Answer 11

The net share command is used to create, remove, and otherwise manage shared resources on the computer.

Question 12

start

Answer 12

The net start command is used to start a network service or list running network services.

Question 13

statistics

Answer 13

Use the net statistics command to show the network statistics log for the Server or Workstation service.

Question 14

stop

Answer 14

Net time can be used to display the current time and date of another computer on the network.

Question 15

use

Answer 15

The net use command is used to display information about shared resources on the network that you’re currently connected to, as well as connect to new resources and disconnect from connected ones.

In other words, the net use command can be used to show the shared drives you’ve mapped to as well as allow you to manage those mapped drives.

Question 16

user

Answer 16

The net user command is used to add, delete, and otherwise manage the users on a computer.

Question 17

view

Answer 17

Net view is used to show a list of computers and network devices on the network.

Question 18

helpmsg

Answer 18

The net helpmsg is used to display more information about the numerical network messages you might receive when using net commands.

For example, when executing net group on a standard Windows workstation, you’ll receive a 3515 help message. To decode this message, type net helpmsg 3515 which displays “This command can be used only on a Windows Domain Controller.” on screen.

Question 19

/?

Answer 19

Use the help switch with the net command to show detailed help about the command’s several options.