Documentation overview

Welcome to the FastTrack Scripting Host (FSH) online documentation.

If you are new to FastTrack Scripting Host, it is highly recommended to go through the "Getting Started Wizard" in the script editor, which can be started from the "Help" tab in the script editor.

Apart from the interactive "Getting Started Wizard" in the script editor, the starter articles to the left below are highly recommended. Also make sure to check out the videos page for video tutorials covering the most essential functionality.

To learn more, consider joining our free webinar, which will take about an hour and allow you to ask questions at the end of the session. You can also check out our forum pages to share scripts, experiences or get help from other people using FastTrack Scripting Host.

Starter guides

Getting Started Quick Guide

Goes through the basics of the language.

10 problems you should solve with FSH

A top 10 list of common problems that you should solve with FSH.

Working with logical paths

Learn how to avoid hard-coding paths into your scripts.

Using graphical user interfaces

Learn how to use a pre-build graphical user interface in your scripts.

Backup and replicate data

Read this article to learn how to use the SyncDir command.

Advanced starter guides

General how to examples

Example scripts of general interest based on customer questions. Learn for example how to backup Sql Server, fix the Microsoft Office user name document problem and how to delete illegal file types from clients.

Working with the Windows Registry

Learn how to interact with the Windows Registry on 32-bit and 64-bit machines.

Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)

Learn how to use WMI in your scripts.

Interacting with SQL Server

How to read or write records or issue backup commands.

User Account Control (UAC)

Learn how UAC will affect your scripting.

Writing your own commands and functions

Learn how to write your own commands and functions.

Printable guide

User's Guide

The User's Guide is replaced by online content and is discontinued from version 7. If you prefer a printed guide, you can get the version 6 User's Guide here. Screenshots may vary and version 7 features are not covered.

Script security

Script encryption

Encrypting scripts is seamless. In fact, it is achieved by simply setting a property in the editor. Learn how.

Script compilation

Compiling scripts into exe files

Learn how to compile your script or project into an .exe file with a single mouse-click.

Compiling scripts into MSI files

Learn how to compile your script and setup files into an .msi file. The msi file can be a regular one-time installation or an installation of a scheduled task that runs your script daily on clients.

Active Directory sample scripts

HelpDesk application

A sample script that shows how to modify Active Directory, removing the need for HelpDesk users to be domain administrators.

Active Directory password expiry notifier

A sample script that can be set up to daily notify users of pending password changes to avoid locked out accounts.

Obsolete Active Directory accounts report

A sample script to identify user accounts that are obsolete.

Logon scripts

Setting up logon scripts

Goes through the basics of using FastTrack Logon for logon scripts. Highly recommended for first time users.

Logon scripts examples

Inspiration for what you can do with your logon scripts.

Logon scripts on Windows 7/Vista/2008

Goes through how to unhide your logon script on Windows Vista and newer operating systems.

Customizing FastTrack Logon

How to change the settings of FastTrack Logon.

Logon scripts FAQ

Answers to common questions regarding logon scripts.

Setting up startup scripts

How to use FastTrack Logon for Startup Scripts.

SmartDock

Learn how to use the free SmartDock utility to control your portable computers when offline.

FastTrack Inventory

Understanding FastTrack Inventory

Read about what FastTrack Inventory is and how it can help you keep an effortless inventory of your computers.

Live Inventory Demo

Try a live demo of the inventory web with fictitious data.

Deploying FastTrack Inventory

Goes through some suggestions to deploy FastTrack Inventory, if you are not using FastTrack Logon.

Installations

Unattended installations

This guide goes through the basics of scripting and executing unattended installations in your domain.

Windows 7 deployments

Unattended Windows 7 deployments

Find out how FSH can help you with Windows 7 deployments by embedding a script into the setup process.

COM automation scripts

COM automation

Learn how to use the Component Object Model (COM) with FastTrack Scripting Host.

Case studies

Case study: KiXtart Logon Script Conversion

A case study where a KiXtart logon script was converted to FSH in the American division of a very large international company.

Case study: Consultancy company logon script

An example where a consultancy company has automate processes like creating a corporate Outlook signature file and install standard applications through a logon script.

Case study: Hosting center automation

See how a hosting center automated the customer creation process and created a customer self-service solution using just two scripts.

Case study: Automated office 2007 installation

An example showing how a customer has distributed Microsoft Office 2007 to computers through a logon script.

Case study: Client toolbox

An example of a customer having created a script to assist user's in backing-up documents and other user-related tasks.

Online reference

A complete list of all current functionality - a flat view of all documentation in the editor's Context Helper.

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Forums

Forums

Visit our forums to share scripts, experiences or get help from other people using FSH.


Video tutorials

Watch our video tutorials for FastTrack Scripting Host.

Video tutorials

An online walk-through of the basics of FastTrack Scripting Host.

Press play on the video to the right to hear Binary Research International CEO Annette Dow and Senior Technical Writer Steve Dodson talk about why FastTrack Scripting Host is a must-have for any systems administrator.

Further videos are available by clicking the link above, where Steve will walk you through the setup process, the editor, basic scripting, setting up logon scripts and finally ending up with more advanced examples.


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