Windows^® 2000 Scripting Bible

This authoritative, comprehensive guide is your bible to Windows 2000 scripting. Written for people at all levels of technological know-how, it may be used as a reference book or a tutorial. You'll appreciate the step-by-step instructions and clear explanations enhanced by icons, charts, and hundreds of screenshots. The tips, insights, and shortcuts that appear in each chapter will help you to * Automate most network routines. * Master VBScript and JScript essentials. * Learn the ins and outs of scripting engines and the Windows Scripting Host architecture. * Read or write to files, manage drives and printers, configure menus, and work with the Registry. * Save time with scripts for network tasks, logon/logoff operations, and other routines. * Use Active Directory Services scripting to manage accounts, systems, and services. * Build spreadsheets, animate charts, and access databases with COM scripting. * Work with library utilities to automate scripts for file management, network administration, and more. If you're an administrator or developer using Windows or scripting technologies, you'll find techniques not published anywhere else. You'll see why the entire Bible series has such an outstanding reputation when the Windows 2000 Scripting Bible goes the distance for you.

About the Author William R. Stanek (win2000scripting@tvpress.com) has an MS degree in information systems and over 15 years' hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He is a leading network technology expert and an award-winning author. He is also a regular contributor to leading publications like PC Magazine, in which you'll often find his work in the "Solutions" section. He has written, co-authored, or contributed to over 20 computer books. Current or upcoming books include Windows NT Scripting Administrator's Guide, Microsoft Windows 2000 Administrator's Pocket Consultant, FrontPage 2000 Unleashed, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant, and Netscape Guide to the Mozilla Source Code. William is proud to have served in the Persian Gulf War as a combat crewmember on an electronic warfare aircraft. He flew on numerous combat missions into Iraq and was awarded nine medals for his wartime service, including one of the United States of America's highest flying honors, the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and three children.