I am trying to create a Remote Execute task in VC 4.9.40. I have entered the Host Name and the executable correctly. However, I receive an "invalid parameter", presumably in the Arguments section of task.

I have attached a screenshot of the Remote Execute task and arguments for reference.

Per the instructions of the software VC was packaged with (Nielsen's Direct Data Manager), the arguments should be as follows:

-T"[task name]" -S"[Remote Host Name]\[SQL Server Name]" -U"[Username]" -P"[Password]"

The Host Name is set as "\\[Remote Host Name]".

Is the argument set up correctly, or is the syntax incorrect?

It seems that you need a blank space between the parameters. For example, it looks like it should be:

-T "Task name". Not -T"Task name"

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I tried adding a space between the switch and text, but the task still failed with an Invalid Parameter error.

According to the instructions you have - were you supposed to use the Remote execute Task.

Also, try removing slashes in the computer name in the second field. Just use the pure computer name.

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Per the instructions of the application utilizing VC, we are supposed to use Remote Execute to run a task on a separate machine.

At this point, I am now receiving an "E_ACCESSDENIED" error. The account I'm using for credentials has windows authorization to log in and administrative privileges. Is there some form of windows security that would interfere with a remote call on the system?