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Windows® Command-Line Administration: Instant Reference

Name: Windows® Command-Line Administration: Instant Reference
Author: John Paul Mueller
ISBN: 9780470650462

by John Paul Mueller

September 2010

Intermediate to advanced

553 pages

12h 26m

English

Sybex

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Cover
Copyright
Dear Reader,
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Part I: Command Line Basics
Chapter 1: Configuring the Local Machine
Configure the Command WindowSet the EnvironmentPerform Common TasksObtain Command Line Help
Chapter 2: Making Remote Connections
Configure the Remote SystemUse the Remote Desktop Connection ApplicationTerminate a Session

Chapter 3: Automating Tasks
View and Manage Tasks Using Scheduled TasksManage Tasks Using the SchTasks Command
Part II: Managing Data
Chapter 4: Working with File and Directory Objects
Manage Directory ObjectsManage File ObjectsWork with File Associations and TypesMake Data Links
Chapter 5: Administering File and Directory Content
Execute Applications AnywhereLocate Information in FilesMonitor the File System with the FSUtil CommandDisplay Data Files
Chapter 6: Managing the Hard Drive
Save Hard Drive SpaceManage the VolumeMaintain the VolumeManage Partitions
Chapter 7: Securing the Data
Protect DataChange File and Directory AccessDetect Shared Open FilesTake Ownership of Files
Part III: Managing the Network
Chapter 8: Managing the Network
Get the Media Access Control InformationInteract with the Network Using the Net Utility
Chapter 9: Working with TCP/IP
Manage the Internet ProtocolUse Basic DiagnosticsPerform Detailed Network DiagnosticsGet Network StatisticsManipulate the Network Routing Tables
Chapter 10: Creating System Connections
Perform Remote System ManagementWork with Terminal Server
Part IV: Interacting with Active Directory
Chapter 11: Configuring Directory Services
Manage Directory Services Using the WMIC NTDomain AliasManage Active Directory with the DSQuery UtilityManage the Active Directory Database
Chapter 12: Working with Directory Objects
Create New ObjectsGet ObjectsEdit Existing ObjectsMove Existing ObjectsDelete Existing Objects
Part V: Performing Diagnostics
Chapter 13: Monitoring System Events
Create Simple System EventsTrigger System EventsManage Event Information
Chapter 14: Monitoring System Performance
Add Performance CountersManage Performance Logs and AlertsCreate New Performance Logs from Existing LogsRemove Performance CountersConvert Event Trace Logs
Part VI: Performing Maintenance
Chapter 15: Performing Basic Maintenance
Configure the ServerActivate WindowsManage the System TimeManage the Boot Configuration
Chapter 16: Managing System Users
Audit User AccessWork with Group PoliciesObtain Session Status InformationGet the User’s Identity
Chapter 17: Securing the System
Add Virus and External Intrusion ProtectionChange the Verifier SettingsConfigure Local Security PoliciesWork with General Applications
Chapter 18: Interacting with the Registry
Perform Basic Registry TasksUse the SCRegEdit ScriptManage the Registry
Part VII: Creating Batch Files
Chapter 19: Changing the Batch File Environment
Use the CMD SwitchesModify Config.NTModify AutoExec.NT
Chapter 20: Working at the Command Prompt
Redirect Command Line Output to the ClipboardManage Usernames and PasswordsChange Screen ColorsConfigure the System DateConfigure the System TimeChange the Command Window Title
Chapter 21: Creating and Testing Batch Files
Use Batch File CommandsTest Batch FilesStore and Retrieve Directories with the PushD and PopD Commands
Part VIII: Creating Scripts
Chapter 22: Discovering Scripting Basics
Use Scripting LanguagesExecute Scripts
Chapter 23: Using the Scripting Objects
Use the WScript ObjectUse the WScript.WshArguments ObjectUse the WScript.WshShell ObjectUse the WScript.WshNetwork ObjectCreate a Basic Script
Chapter 24: Creating Advanced Scripting Examples
Script Registry EntriesScript Networking SolutionsImpersonate a UserChange the EnvironmentMap a Network DriveCreate a .CSV File
Appendix A: Alphabetical Command List
Appendix B: Topical Command List
Appendix C: Listing of Best Practices
Always Verify the DataReal Administrators Use HelpTest Your Theories on a Test SystemUse Batch Files, Scripts, and Written ProceduresMake BackupsPerform User-Specific Changes during Downtime
Index

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Chapter 22

Discovering Scripting Basics

In this chapter, you will learn to:

Use Scripting Languages
- Learn the Basics of JavaScript
- Learn the Basics of VBScript
- Use the Windows Scripting File
Execute Scripts
- Run Scripts with the CScript and WScript Utilities
- Configure the Host and Property Page Options

Scripts represent a step up from batch files. They provide additional flexibility and help you perform more tasks. However, along with these positives, you also have to face a little longer learning curve to use scripts. Even so, scripting isn’t as difficult as working with many programming languages. If you know how to work with batch files, scripting becomes significantly easier. In sum, scripting represents the next step up for administrators ...

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