Microsoft VBScript: Step by Step (Paperback)

by Ed Wilson (Author)
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Product Description
Learn how to automate Windows administration—one step at a time—with practical, hands-on instruction from a leading Microsoft Visual Basic® Scripting Edition (VBScript) trainer at Microsoft. Work at your own pace and build practical skills as you learn how to use scripting techniques to help manage your Windows, Internet Information Services (IIS), and Microsoft Exchange Server environments. You will learn how to write your first script using VBScript and how to work with Windows Script Host (WSH), Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and Active Directory® Service Interfaces (ADSI). You will also learn how to create logon scripts to automate the management of systems, user accounts, files, printers, the registry, network services, directory services, security features, group policy, and more. This guide features self-paced learning labs and a companion CD that features a complete eBook, plus more than 100 adaptable sample scripts and a host of timesaving scripting tools.

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Key Book Benefits:

- Delivers step-by-step instruction for automating Windows administration - Offers learning labs so that you can build the skills you want—at your own pace - Written by an experienced trainer and leading expert on VBScript - Includes a companion CD with more than 100 adaptable script samples, timesaving scripting tools, and an eBook

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (December 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735622973
• ISBN-13: 978-0735622975
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #135,986 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction for learning VBScript, December 23, 2006

By	Benjamin S. Prusinski "real dba" (san diego, ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I needed a quick way to ramp up on VBScript for work and have a lot of programming experience so did not want a dummy type book. Great coverage of basics on the language. Only beef is would have liked to see more on how to use ADO and DAO with databases like Oracle and SQL Server.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a good book if you're a beginner, August 5, 2007

By	K. Pham (Virginia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book (IMHO) is good if you already have programming experience and want to learn VBScript. It is NOT a good book if you're an absolute beginner. Although the first couple of chapters are for 'beginners', it really doesn't explain the basics of programming. I suggest familiarizing yourself with VBScript (or any other language) before you read this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Start for VBScript, October 18, 2007

By	A. Quintero (PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book to get an idea on how to use VBscript in the MS network that I manage. It was great to have found this book because it gets to the point and was not filled with fluff. This book is a good stepping stone for VBscript but, you should consider learning some VB before tackling it. A little VB or even Office VBA knowledge can help you breeze through the book and its examples. Overall the book was great and I recommend it to learn the foundations of VBscript.