IFCONFIG equivalent for Windows?

[Guest]

I have a need to backup servers that are in a dmz. I would like to minimize
the amount of time the backup server is exposed to the DMZ while still having
the ability to perform the backup during off hours automatically. The DMZ is
protected by rules. The backup server not exist to the outside world and is
on that local network only for a brief time. I currently enable the network
interface on the backup server to the dmz the night before the backup. I
would like to automate this process by using an AT or scheduled task to
enable the interface just prior to the backup and using the backup software
to call upon another script to shut down the interface. I know that the *nix
ifconfig command can do this, however I am hoping that there exists an
equivalent for Windows. Does any know how to accomplish this or is it
possible?

Thanks

Matthew

 

[Guest]

I'm Using Windows 2000 servers.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I'm Using Windows 2000 servers.

netsh.exe can set a large number of parameters. If you cannot use it to
disable the network adapter then you can at least use it to set the
adapter's IP address to a value that makes it inaccessible.