4.8 - Scripting Languages

Question 1

Scripting languages

Answer 1

• Automate with the right tools
  – The script should match the requirement
• May be specific to a task or operating system
  – Your choices may already be limited
• You will probably learn more than one of these
  – An important skill for any technician

Question 2

Batch files

Answer 2

• .bat file extension
  – Scripting for Windows at the command line
  – Legacy goes back to DOS and OS/2

Question 3

Windows PowerShell

Answer 3

• Command line for system administrators
  – .ps1 file extension
  – Included with Windows 10 and 11
• Extend command-line functions
  – Uses cmdlets (command-lets)
  – PowerShell scripts and functions
  – Standalone executables
• Automate and integrate
  – System administration
  – Active Domain administration

Question 4

Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition

Answer 4

• VBScript
  – .vbs file extension
• General purpose scripting in Windows
  – Back-end web server scripting
  – Scripting on the Windows desktop
  – Scripting inside of
  Microsoft Office applications

Question 5

Shell script

Answer 5

• Scripting the Unix/Linux shell
  – Automate and extend the command line
• Starts with a shebang or hash-bang #!
  – Often has a .sh file extension

Question 6

JavaScript

Answer 6

• Scripting inside of your browser
  – .js file extension
• Adds interactivity to HTML and CSS
  – Used on almost every web site
• JavaScript is not Java
  – Different developers and origins
  – Very different use and implementation

Question 7

Python

Answer 7

• General-purpose scripting language
  – .py file extension
• Popular in many technologies
  – Broad appeal and support