4.8 Basics of Scripting

Question 1

Script File Types - .bat

Answer 1

Windows - batch files, script information on the command line

Question 2

Script File Types - .ps1

Answer 2

Windows - powershell administrator command line

Question 3

Script File Types - .vbs

Answer 3

Windows - Visual basic scripting, general purpose

Question 4

Script File Types - .sh

Answer 4

Linux - shell script

Question 5

Script File Types - .js

Answer 5

Java Script - scripting inside a browser (diff from Java language)

Question 6

Script File Types - .py

Answer 6

Python scripting

Question 7

Use Cases for Scripting - Basic automation

Answer 7

Automate task

Question 8

Use Cases for Scripting - Restarting machines

Answer 8

Script for restarting and updating a machine, could be automated if needed

Question 9

Use Cases for Scripting - Remapping network drives

Answer 9

Automate the mapping to a drive when someone logs in

Question 10

Use Cases for Scripting - Installation of applications

Answer 10

Automate the installation of applications

Question 11

Use Cases for Scripting - Automated backups

Answer 11

Automate backups

Question 12

Use Cases for Scripting - Gathering of information/data

Answer 12

Automate the gathering of information & data

Question 13

Use Cases for Scripting - Initiating updates

Answer 13

Automate updates

Question 14

Other Considerations When Using Scripts - Unintentionally introducing
malware

Answer 14

Scripts should be tested and checked for malware before rolling out

Question 15

Other Considerations When Using Scripts - Inadvertently changing system settings

Answer 15

Scripts should be tested and checked for malware before rolling out

Question 16

Other Considerations When Using Scripts - Browser or system crashes due to mishandling of resources

Answer 16

Scripts should be tested and checked for malware before rolling out