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Microsoft Powershell, VBScript and JScript Bible

by: Stanek, William R.; O'Neill, James; Rosen, Jeffrey

ISBN: 9780470386804 | 0470386800

Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley
Pub. Date: 2/24/2009

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Summary Table of Contents

VBScript, JScript, and PowerShell-together in a single, comprehensive guide!With more than 300 sample scripts and an extensive collection of library functions, this book is the most thorough guide to scripting the Windows operating system on the market. You'll discover how scripting can double your productivity by automating repetitive tasks-and you'll find pages of practical VBScript, JScript, and PowerShell solutions together, chapter by chapter, throughout the book. With all three powerhouse programming tools in one comprehensive 800-page re... MOREsource, this is the scripting book you need to succeed.Automate tasks, such as the creation of user accounts or data retrieval, with scriptingMaster the essentials of the VBScript, JScript, and PowerShellSchedule one-time and recurring tasks with network and directory service scriptingWork with files, the registry, event logging, ADSI, and more with PowerShellTap into Windows scripting libraries for file, network, and system utilitiesExamine all related technologies, including ActiveXr, Active Directoryr, and Windowsr Management InstrumentationDevelop prototype applications or procedures rapidly and easily using scriptsCompanion Web SiteVisit the book's Web site at www.wiley.com/go/powershellbibleand find actual code for the samples and examples discussed in the book.

Windows Scripting Bible is the one scripting book that should be on every administrator's bookshelf. It is a book that can be referenced time and again. The book is designed to be the most through guide to Windows scripting and PowerShell on the market. Inside you'll find 800 pages packed with useful information, tips and advice. Over 300 sample scripts and an extensive collection of library functions. Windows scripting is changing the face of system and network administration forever by providing everyday users and administrators the ability to automate repetitive tasks, complete activities while away from the computer, manage remote resources, and perform many other time-saving activities. Scripting accomplishes this by allowing admins to create tools to automate tasks that would otherwise be handled manually, such as creating user accounts, searching files and retrieving data, or examining system information. By eliminating manual processes, productivity increases making admins and developers more effective and efficient. Best of all, scripts are easy to create and allow programmers and administrators to rapidly develop prototypes of applications, procedures and utilities, and then enhance these prototypes to provide exactly what they need. This ease of use provides the flexibility to create the kinds of tools needed without a lot of fuss. No other book on the market covers VBScript, JScript and Powershell while providing practical, useful scripts.Topics covered in the book include:Managing the PowerShell Environment Working with WMI and PowerShell Input, Output and Error Handling in PowerShell Working with Files and the Registry in PowerShell Event Logging and Process Monitoring with PowerShell Creating Scripts and Scripting Files VBScript and JScript Scripting Basics Managing Drives and Printers with VBScript and JScript Working with the Windows Registry and Event Logs in VBScript and JScript Scheduling One-time and Recurring Tasks Using Startup/Shutdown and Logon/Logoff Scripts Using Schema to Master ADSI Managing Local and Domain Resources with ADSI Maintaining Shared Directories, Printer Queues and Print Jobs

Packed with more than 300 sample scripts and an extensive collection of library functions, this essential scripting book is the most thorough guide to Windows scripting and PowerShell on the market.

Getting Started with Windows Scripting
Introducing Windows Scripting
VBScript Essentials
JScript Essentials
PowerShell Essentials
Windows VBScript and Jscript
Creating Scripts and Scripting Files
VBScript and JScript Scripting Basics
Input, Output and Error Handling with VBScript and Jscript
Working ... MORE
Reading and Writing Files with VBScript and Jscript
Managing Drives and Printers with VBScript and Jscript
Configuring Menus, Shortcuts and Startup Applications with VBScript and Jscript
Working with the Windows Registry and Event Logs in VBScript and Jscript
Network and Directory Service Scripting
Scheduling One-time and Recurring Tasks
Using Startup/Shutdown and Logon/Logoff Scripts
Introducing Active Directory Services
Using Schema to Master ADSI
Managing Local and Domain Resources with ADSI
Service and Resource Administration with ADSI
Maintaining Shared Directories, Printer Queues and Print Jobs
Managing Active Directory Domain Extensions
Windows PowerShell
Input, Output and Error Handling in PowerShell
Working with Files and the Registry in PowerShell
Event Logging and Process Monitoring with PowerShell
Working with ADSI and PowerShell
Working with WMI and PowerShell
Windows Scripting Libraries
Library: File System Utilities
Library: File Administration Utilities
Library: Network and System Utilities
Library: Account Management Utilities
Library: PowerShell Utilities
Appendixes
Windows Scripting API
Core ADSI Reference
Essential Command line Utilities for Use With WSH
PowerShell
Reference
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