A Portable Scripting Toolbox - Don't reinvent the wheel
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I'm sure that you've all heard the expression "don't reinvent the wheel." As it turns out, that's pretty solid advice. Why waste time figuring out something that's already been figured out before?
Bring on the code! It's a generally a good idea to have sample code and code snippets available too. These prewritten pieces of code can save time and energy. Why write your own tool for the job, if there's already been one written before. Follow my motto:
"Make yourself look smart; sponge off of someone else's work."
Umm, wait. I never said that. I, ahem... Here's some code sample packs and code generators you might find useful.
Do-It-Yourself Script Center Kit
This is a great resource that contains nearly every script in the Script Center Repository. You can keep them as snippets, package them in a CHM file, and more. Put the entire Script Center Repository at your fingers tips wherever and whenever you need it.
Scriptomatic 2.0
The new and improved version of an old classic, Scriptomatic 2.0 is a code generator developed by Microsoft's Scripting Guys as a learning tool to help system administrators learn the ropes about scripting. Drop a quarter in the slot and let the Scriptomatic push out an admin script that fits your needs. There's even an ADSI Scriptomatic for creating ADSI scripts and an HTA Scriptomatic for developing HTML Applications.
This list does not even begin to touch on the plethora of resources that are available to you. My goal in this article was only to point you in the right direction and perhaps give you a head start for creating your own portable scripting toolbox. So, now no matter where-no matter when-you're always ready. Until next time, keep coding!
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