batch files (.bat)
-scripting for windows at the command line
windows powershell
command line for windows sys admins
.ps1 file extension
extends command line function
-uses cmdlets (command lets)
automate and integrate
-system admin
-active domain admin
Microsoft visual basic scripting edition
-general purpose scripting
shell script
scripting the unix/Linux shell
starts with a shebang or a hash band (#!)
often has a .sh file extension
java script
scripting inside your browser
.js file extension
adds interactivity to html and css
javascript is not java
python
general purpose scripting language
.py file extension
popular in many technologies
-broad appeal
basic automation
automate tasks
the script is as fast as the computer
automate mundane tasks
restarting machines via scripts
automates updates
remapping network drives
shared network drives
a common task during startup
automate software changes
application installations
install application automatically
many applications have an installation process
automated backups
informaiton gatering
- get specific information from a remote device
-performance monitoring
