How to limit the launch of several identical processes on a windows server?

Question

Windows Server

How can I limit the launch of several identical processes on windows server 2008 and 2012? Ideally, it is of interest that program1.exe can run no more than 2 copies, and program2.exe no more than 3. If the ideal is not achieved, then set limits for all in quantity. Is there a similar solution in the OS itself, or is it just dances with different tambourines?

Answer 1

IMHO, such functionality is implemented in the application program itself. The only thing you can think of is a script that counts the number of process instances and kills the extra ones.