Running a Windows Command From Workflow

Hi All,
I am working on a workflow to search for dormant accounts in AD. Although I have written a Java code to convert timestamp into AD format and then search AD using getResourceObjects method on lastlogontimestamp. But I am feeling that it will be more accurate to use the commands provided by AD to search for dormant accounts i.e. dsquery user.
I have few questions arount it:
1. How can I execute it on a remote server from my workflow. Is it possible to execute an action even if there is no account related activities?
2. How can I use the output returned by the command or script?
3. This command seraches the users on the basis of no. of weeks. Is there any way to do it on the basis of no. of days of inactivity?
Any suggestions or sample code can be helpful.
Thanks,
Gaurav
Edited by: gaurav_jain on Jun 13, 2011 1:49 PM

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