11089706_CW2

Controller-Client Project

This project consists of a controller server and a client script designed for remote command execution. The controller server, built with Tkinter, provides a graphical user interface for sending commands to connected clients, while the client script executes these commands and sends back the results to the server.

Overview

The project comprises two main components:

Controller Server (controller.py):
- Developed using Tkinter for the GUI.
- Listens for client connections and manages command execution.
- Displays results on the graphical interface.
Client Script (client.py):
- Connects to the controller server.
- Receives commands and executes them using subprocess.
- Sends back the results to the controller server.

Features

User-Friendly GUI:
- The controller server provides a Tkinter-based GUI for ease of use.
- Input fields for each connected client simplify command entry.
Dynamic Command Execution:
- Clients can receive various commands, such as fetching user accounts, running processes, and checking open network ports.
Controller has the ability to send different commands to each client
Real-time Results:
- Results from client executions are displayed in real-time on the controller server GUI.

Setup

Controller Server:
- Ensure Python and Tkinter are installed.
- Run controller.py to start the server.
- The default server address is 'localhost' with port 12345.
Client:
- Ensure Python is installed on the client machine.
- Run client.py to connect to the controller server.
- Commands can be sent from the controller server GUI.

Usage

Controller Server:
- Launch the controller server (controller_server.py).
- Wait for clients to connect.
- Enter commands in the GUI and press "Send Commands."
- View real-time results on the GUI.
Client:
- Launch the client script (client.py).
- Connects to the controller server and waits for commands.
- Executes received commands and sends back the results.

Sending Commands

On the Controller Server GUI, each connected client has an input field labeled as "Machine X," where X is the machine number.
Enter the desired command for each client in the corresponding input field.
After entering commands, click the "Send Commands" button to initiate the execution.

Available Commands

The following commands can be sent to clients:

get_users:
- Fetches user account information on the client machine using the net user command.
get_processes:
- Retrieves information about running processes on the client using the tasklist command.
get_ports:
- Fetches information about open network ports on the client using the netstat -an command.

Important Notes

Customization:
- Modify the server address and port in both scripts according to your network setup.

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