Scripting Windows 2000 (Network Professional's Library)

The most complete and up-to-date Windows 2000 scripting resource available.

Get rock-solid performance from Windows 2000 using the scripting techniques and in-depth information contained in this comprehensive yet broad-based volume. Packed with insider advice, Scripting Windows 2000 covers all major areas—from writing and implementing DOS batch files and WSH scripts (VBScript, JScript) to spicing up your scripts (ADSI, WMI, OLE, ActiveX) and maintaining your system. Windows scripting expert Jeffrey Honeyman provides up-to-date, detailed syntax definitions, specific explanations, and real-world scripting solutions throughout.

• Create and debug robust command line batch files
• Recognize inherent Windows scripting traps before falling in to them
• Execute scripts from within the Windows 2000 GUI using the latest versions of VBScript and JScript
• Use script-based solutions to schedule, perform, and verify routine maintenance tasks and custom jobs
• Apply Active Directory Service Interfaces and Windows management Instrumentation functions to WSH-based scripts
• Configure and administer the Windows Script Host for optimal performance
• Enhance scripts with OLE and ActiveX
• Enhance system administration with Office and Visual basic for Applications