Take Command with AJAX
http://www.sitepoint.com/article/take-command-ajax

Stefanov, Stoyan
SitePoint
2005

Abstract:

Want to get a bang out of your AJAX artillery? In this hands-on tutorial, Stoyan puts AJAX on the front line as he develops a Web app with which you can execute shell commands on your Web server. The downloadable code provides a real tactical advantage as Stoyan marshals JavaScript and XML to create the app.