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Scripting LanguageI'm really new to scripting Windows servers and I'm rather curious as to
what the scripting language of choice is or what the best language for it is? I'll be working mainly with Windows 2008 and 2003 Servers. I don't have any major plans at this point to do any desktop scripting outside of login and logout scripts. "Matthew Good" <"system[delete]tyrant"@g[ee]mail.com> wrote in message That rather depends on which languages you might already have some news:u$uAns18JHA.2604@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > I'm really new to scripting Windows servers and I'm rather curious as to > what the scripting language of choice is or what the best language for it > is? > > I'll be working mainly with Windows 2008 and 2003 Servers. I don't have > any major plans at this point to do any desktop scripting outside of login > and logout scripts. familiarity with, and what type of operations you want to script. Those with a strong backing in vbscript are likely to stay there; those with little experience might be in a better position to go to powershell. But before making that choice, you will need to determine whether or not it is already installed on your w2k3 servers, and, if not, whether or not your organization will allow you to install it. A third option is batch. It is admittedly rather weak for doing anything beyond copying files around, but a reasonable knowledge of it is a worthwhile thing to maintain, as it is often the quickest solution to the simpler problems. So, what, precisely, do you intend to do with scripting? /Al My goal right now is to automate the creation and removal of users in
active directory and associated user directories. "Matthew Good" <"system[delete]tyrant"@g[ee]mail.com> wrote in message Admin logon/logoff scripting tends to center around WSH scripts using the news:u$uAns18JHA.2604@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > I'm really new to scripting Windows servers and I'm rather curious as to > what the scripting language of choice is or what the best language for it > is? > > I'll be working mainly with Windows 2008 and 2003 Servers. I don't have > any major plans at this point to do any desktop scripting outside of login > and logout scripts. VBScript language. At this point I'm more interesting in creating a script to automate the
creation and deletion of users in AD and a user directory. "Matthew Good" <"system[delete]tyrant"@g[ee]mail.com> wrote in message Have a look at this authoritative site for VB Scripts dealing with AD news:uKNQl0A9JHA.1376@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > At this point I'm more interesting in creating a script to automate the > creation and deletion of users in AD and a user directory. issues: http://www.rlmueller.net. "Pegasus [MVP]" <n***@microsoft.com> wrote in message PowerShell is the latest scripting language from Microsoft, but it requires news:ONhPl$A9JHA.2604@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > > "Matthew Good" <"system[delete]tyrant"@g[ee]mail.com> wrote in message > news:uKNQl0A9JHA.1376@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> At this point I'm more interesting in creating a script to automate the >> creation and deletion of users in AD and a user directory. > > Have a look at this authoritative site for VB Scripts dealing with AD > issues: http://www.rlmueller.net. > the .NET Framework. Also, the AD module that allows PowerScript programs to interact with AD requires Windows Server 2008 on a 64-bit machine (or possibly third party add-on components). Also, PowerShell syntax is more similar to batch file programs. It uses piping and redirection extensively. I feel it is harder to read and understand unless you use it all the time. For now I would recommend VBScript, both for logon scripts and AD Administrative tasks. An example VBScript program to create users in bulk from the information in an Excel spreadsheet: http://www.rlmueller.net/CreateUsers.htm The program can create and assign home directories. A VBScript program can be written to delete user objects, if there is a source of user names (Distinguished Names or "pre-Windows 2000 logon" names). You could read names from a text file or spreadsheet. The steps to delete one specified user is demonstrated in this link from the Script Center: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/scripts/ad/users/manage/usmgvb07.mspx However, you might want to use Joe Richards' free oldcmp utility: http://www.joeware.net/freetools/tools/oldcmp/index.htm It is highly recommended for finding and cleaning up unused user accounts, as well as computer accounts. Alex K. Angelopoulos wrote:
> Admin logon/logoff scripting tends to center around WSH scripts using Or JScript. :)> the VBScript language. -- Bill Stewart I was simplifying it to the path of least resistance. If Matthew has a
background in web development that he didn't mention, however, JScript would definitely be the quickest route... Show quoteHide quote "Bill Stewart" <llib.traw***@yrautromhcnerf.moc> wrote in message news:eeDkbfp#JHA.5780@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Alex K. Angelopoulos wrote: > >> Admin logon/logoff scripting tends to center around WSH scripts using the >> VBScript language. > > Or JScript. :) > > -- > Bill Stewart Matthew Good wrote:
> I'm really new to scripting Windows servers and I'm rather curious as My language of choice is VBScript. I've written a rather extensive FAQ> to what the scripting language of choice is or what the best language > for it is? > > I'll be working mainly with Windows 2008 and 2003 Servers. I don't > have any major plans at this point to do any desktop scripting > outside of login and logout scripts. on VBScript login scripts here: http://www.tek-tips.com/faqs.cfm?fid=5798. Hope it helps. Mark
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"Mark D. MacLachlan" <markd***@live.com> wrote in message Richard Mueller is generally considered the authority in this area, at least news:egoETBg#JHA.4900@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Matthew Good wrote: > >> I'm really new to scripting Windows servers and I'm rather curious as >> to what the scripting language of choice is or what the best language >> for it is? >> >> I'll be working mainly with Windows 2008 and 2003 Servers. I don't >> have any major plans at this point to do any desktop scripting >> outside of login and logout scripts. > > > > My language of choice is VBScript. I've written a rather extensive FAQ > on VBScript login scripts here: > http://www.tek-tips.com/faqs.cfm?fid=5798. Hope it helps. > > Mark in my opinion as well as that of countless others he has assisted here: http://www.rlmueller.net/freecode2.htm /Al Richard is an amazing scriptor and an awesome source of knowledge, no
argument from me on that. I'm overcome by the warm welcome you folks give to new people who come to these forums to try and help others. Why is it that there seems to be some kind of turf war here? In what way does my sharing my FAQ deminish the great work that Richard or anyone else has done in this forum? Why is it necessary to dismiss the work of others just because they are new to these forums? Al Dunbar wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > Having re-read your reply Al, I realize that there are two ways to read> "Mark D. MacLachlan" <markd***@live.com> wrote in message > news:egoETBg#JHA.4900@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > > Matthew Good wrote: > > > > > I'm really new to scripting Windows servers and I'm rather > > > curious as to what the scripting language of choice is or what > > > the best language for it is? > > > > > > I'll be working mainly with Windows 2008 and 2003 Servers. I > > > don't have any major plans at this point to do any desktop > > > scripting outside of login and logout scripts. > > > > > > > > My language of choice is VBScript. I've written a rather extensive > > FAQ on VBScript login scripts here: > > http://www.tek-tips.com/faqs.cfm?fid=5798. Hope it helps. > > > > Mark > > Richard Mueller is generally considered the authority in this area, > at least in my opinion as well as that of countless others he has > assisted here: > > http://www.rlmueller.net/freecode2.htm > > > /Al the intent of your message. My reply comes after being flamed in another thread and I believe I may have misinterpretted your intentions. If that is the case please accept my apologies. --
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"Mark D. MacLachlan" <markd***@live.com> wrote in message Gracious apology accepted. As with your post that you refer to, I was simply news:usDi9L6#JHA.4692@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Al Dunbar wrote: > >> >> "Mark D. MacLachlan" <markd***@live.com> wrote in message >> news:egoETBg#JHA.4900@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> > Matthew Good wrote: >> > >> > > I'm really new to scripting Windows servers and I'm rather >> > > curious as to what the scripting language of choice is or what >> > > the best language for it is? >> > > >> > > I'll be working mainly with Windows 2008 and 2003 Servers. I >> > > don't have any major plans at this point to do any desktop >> > > scripting outside of login and logout scripts. >> > >> > >> > >> > My language of choice is VBScript. I've written a rather extensive >> > FAQ on VBScript login scripts here: >> > http://www.tek-tips.com/faqs.cfm?fid=5798. Hope it helps. >> > >> > Mark >> >> Richard Mueller is generally considered the authority in this area, >> at least in my opinion as well as that of countless others he has >> assisted here: >> >> http://www.rlmueller.net/freecode2.htm >> >> >> /Al > > Having re-read your reply Al, I realize that there are two ways to read > the intent of your message. My reply comes after being flamed in > another thread and I believe I may have misinterpretted your > intentions. If that is the case please accept my apologies. > > -- providing more information, not refuting or diminishing anything that went before. One thing I have learned here is that misunderstandings arise very easily. The best response to what appears as a personal attack is to not take offense. I just assume that everyone's intentions here are, generally, good. Lots of room for disagreement, but on technical issues, not personal ones. /Al Thank you Al. Like you I just want to help and allowed frustration
over another thread to get the best of me. I'm glad cooler heads have prevailed. Have a great day. 
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