Scripting has always been popular among UNIX administrators for automating
repetitive tasks and simplifying difficult ones. Microsoft developed VBScript
with an eye towards encouraging Windows administrators to do the same thing.
While VBScript caught on well with developers, until recently it hadn't had
much success with admins. The complexity of Windows 2000 and Active
Directory has changed all that, convincing many Windows admins of the
importance of scripting. There are few books out there on Windows scripting,
and most of them are aimed more at developers than administrators. Most of
them are basically references to the features of a particular scripting language.
The task-based approach of this book and its emphasis on solving the
problems faced daily by admins really set it apart in the market. Don Jones has
distilled the insights he has gained rom his years teaching and training on the
subject. He focuses a lot of attention on security issues, one of the biggest
headaches for all admins. The book covers Windows NT, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows 2003, so it will be useful for years to come, and
appeal to a broad audience.
repetitive tasks and simplifying difficult ones. Microsoft developed VBScript
with an eye towards encouraging Windows administrators to do the same thing.
While VBScript caught on well with developers, until recently it hadn't had
much success with admins. The complexity of Windows 2000 and Active
Directory has changed all that, convincing many Windows admins of the
importance of scripting. There are few books out there on Windows scripting,
and most of them are aimed more at developers than administrators. Most of
them are basically references to the features of a particular scripting language.
The task-based approach of this book and its emphasis on solving the
problems faced daily by admins really set it apart in the market. Don Jones has
distilled the insights he has gained rom his years teaching and training on the
subject. He focuses a lot of attention on security issues, one of the biggest
headaches for all admins. The book covers Windows NT, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows 2003, so it will be useful for years to come, and
appeal to a broad audience.