R/3 instances on remote Windows NT servers are started by way of a message to the service manager on the remote Windows NT system. If the R/3 System has been correctly installed, then no additional maintenance should be required to enable remote start-ups and shutdowns.
R/3 instances on remote AS/400 are started using AS/400 mechanisms. If the R/3 System has been correctly installed, then no additional maintenance should be required to enable remote start-ups and shutdowns.