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How to migrate the Auto Shutdown Manager Server to another PC?
Move the server safely by matching versions first, copying the configuration files, and switching the group server name in a controlled order so clients reconnect cleanly.
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Practical answers for IT admins using Auto Shutdown Manager. These pages focus on setup, scheduling, wake reliability, delegation, and troubleshooting. No marketing copy, just the operational details that matter in real deployments.
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How to prevent PCs from shutting down during core business hours?
Use Time Rules to disable auto shutdown during working hours and re-enable it afterward, both on single clients and on server-managed groups.
How to schedule Wake On LAN for weekly Saturday night maintenance?
Configure the WOL Scheduler for a fixed weekly window, then add exception periods for holidays, vacations, or other planned pauses.
How and why to shut down idle PCs safely?
Learn the detection methods ASDM uses to decide whether a machine is truly idle, and how to protect users before the machine powers down.
Modern Standby (S0) vs. Legacy Standby (S3)
Understand why Modern Standby can cause overnight battery drain or heat buildup, and how ASDM restores predictable shutdown and wake behavior.
How do approved MCP clients connect to the MCP Server?
Use stdio for local automation, or HTTP only when the build documents a network endpoint. Keep the client config aligned with the installed package.
How to delegate WOL schedules without server access?
Use the File Scanner and the browser-based Job Editor to delegate routine WOL and client-management tasks with role-based control.
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