The Windows Scripting Host (WSH) is Microsoft's evolutionary answer to a much-needed programming environment for the Windows desktop. This reference is for system administrators and programmers who want to automate and have control over their Windows environment without writing compiled VB and VC++ applications.

Completely updated for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003 R2, this book is packed with practical examples for today's programmer, Web developer, or system administrator Combines a comprehensive overview of the VBScript technology and associated technologies with sample code at every stage from beginner to advanced user Discusses the general syntax, functions, keywords, style, error handling, and similar language-specific topics and then moves into an expanded reference section covering the object models in detail Presents advanced coverage on Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI), PowerShell, security scripting, remote scripting, database scripting, and more

"A comprehensive guide to version5 of the VBScript language and syntax, together with practical demonstrations of its usage in context - be it server-side programming with ASP or WSH, or scripting in Internet Explorer with DHTML or HTML components."--Cover.

Market_Desc: This book is aimed at programmers, client and server-side Web developers and system administrators. Special Features: · This new edition has been fully updated to cover Vista and Windows Server 2003 R2 and continues to build on topics aimed at the intermediate programmer so they can take their scripting skills to the next level!· Comprehensive coverage begins with tutorials on the topic and combines it with a useful reference for quick answers to everyday scripting problems! · This book appeals to both VBScript beginners and advanced users - this is a reference that programmers and admins will not outgrow as they develop their skills.· Programmers will use this book to learn VBScript techniques, and enterprise-level Windows administrators will use it for the advanced coverage on Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI), PowerShell, Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Scripting, Security Scripting, Remote Scripting, Database Scripting, and Scripting for Group Policy About The Book: The book is a one stop shop covering beginner and intermediate level topics with a view of the reader not having any previous experience with VBScript. It combines a comprehensive overview of the VBScript technology and associated technologies with practical examples at every stage from beginner to advanced user.

"A comprehensive guide to version5 of the VBScript language and syntax, together with practical demonstrations of its usage in context - be it server-side programming with ASP or WSH, or scripting in Internet Explorer with DHTML or HTML components."--Cover.

A technical expert offers critical information on using the scripting tool that is native to Windows NT/2000 and designed to automate Windows applications and administrative tasks.

What is this book about? The VBScript standard has changed over time, and several new things have been introduced since this book first published in 1999. The current standard for VBScript is 5.6. The script debugger, script control, and script encoder have all changed and the Windows Script Component Wizard, regular expressions, and remote scripting have been introduced. Windows Script Host technology has also matured over time and gained in both effectiveness and popularity. VBScript Programmer's Reference, 2nd Edition begins with discussion of the general syntax, functions, keywords, style, error handling, and similar language-specific topics and then moves into an expanded reference section covering the object models in detail. The book combines a comprehensive overview of the VBScript technology and associated technologies with practical examples at every stage from beginner to advanced user. Specific topics include the following: Variables and Data Types Procedures Error Handling and Debugging Windows Script Components Script Encoding Remote Scripting Data Objects Coding Conventions