I'm using a Windows 10 machine as a server. There is an application running on my server that leaks memory. This caused my server to run out of memory to the extent that I can't even connect to it using the remote desktop connection. SSH is also disabled on that machine. What is the best way to remotely reboot my server? I would need a lighter weight way than remote desktop to connect to the server, so that can work with the limited memory left.
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3Windows 10 is not a server OS, weird things like that can occur if you try to use a desktop OS as a server – Swisstone Jan 29 '21 at 12:20
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Hi and welcome to ServerFault.
The easiest way of rebooting your server would be to use its out-of-band management solution, whatever it might be - iDRAC, ILO, IPMI, or other kind of BMC.
Lacking that, and being unable to connect via RDP, I don't see a way of doing it remotely. I suggest getting there and using the physical console or, as ultima ratio, pulling the power cable.
Once you regain access, have a look at WinRM.
Furthermore, consider investing in actual server hardware and operating system.
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