Remote Reboot A remote reboot means a restart (reboot) of an electronic device, such as a PC, server, switch, router or media control remotely via a network. This reboot is done by a cold start. This means that the electronic device is switched off and on by interrupting the power supply – also called power cycling. A reboot can be useful if there is a system malfunction: For example, a running program has crashed, a system is blocked or an operating system has hung. The reboot can eliminate these error causes and thus the system failure. It is particularly helpful for IT managers if a remote reboot is combined with an automatic monitoring function: A so-called watchdog monitors the availability of the device and immediately initiates a reboot in the event of faults. With this self-healing function, the user benefits from shorter downtimes and lower operating costs. Saves costly service technician calls: A Remote reboot Benefits of a Remote Reboot Shorter downtimes of the IT and AV environment Faster response time to resolve faults No expensive on-site intervention required No time-consuming calls to support hotlines Savings on service technician costs No travel costs Fully automated by Watchdogs All terms in Expert Know-how