CompTIA A+ 1102 Scripting

Batch Files

- ".bat" file extension

- scripting for Windows at the command line

Windows PowerShell

- command line for system administrators

- extend command line functions

- use cmdlets (command-lets)

- PowerShell scripts and functions

- standalone executables

- OS automation

- ".psl" file extension

Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (acronym)

VBScript

VBScript

- ".vbs" file extension

- general purpose scripting in Windows

- application automation

Shell Script

- scripting in the Unix/Linux shells

- starts with a shebang or hashbang ("#!")

- often has a ".sh" file extension

JavaScript

- scripting inside of the browser

- ".js" file extension

- adds interactivity to HTML and CSS

Python

- general purpose scripting

- ".py" file extension

Scripting Considerations

- unintentionally introducing malware

- inadvertently changing system settings