Fasttrack Scripting Host

The one-stop shop for Windows 7 and XP scripting

FastTrack Scripting Host is a solution-based scripting language designed primarily for scripting Windows 7 and XP clients without having to code. While Microsoft moves scripting more and more towards programming, FastTrack Scripting Host heads in the opposite direction. FastTrack Scripting Host is a scripting language, but it is so high-level and easy to use that it resembles configuration more than programming. Our cornerstone paradigm is: One operation - one script line.

If you are using a non-free edition, you also get features that you don't see with any other scripting language. For example the ability to compile your script into a single GPO or SCCM distributable MSI file as a one-time execution or a recurring scheduled task. You also get the ability to compile into a stand-alone exe file and a zero-installation cloud based inventory, to name a few. So don't re-invent the wheel. Fast-track your scripting needs and get results from day one.


What they say

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What you can do

Domain logon scripts

Logon scripts

Take your logon scripts to the next level with graphical user interfaces and extended functionality. Read more
Backup scripts

Backup scripts

Save the cost of a backup solution. Set up laptop or server backups using a single script line. Read more
Cloud-based inventory

Cloud-based inventory and logging

Inventory computers and log events using one line. No internal infrastructure or extra cost. Access your private cloud from your PC, tablet or mobile device. Read more
Active Directory scripting

Active Directory scripting

Script creation or querying of Active Directory objects using one script line. Read more
Windows 7 deployments

Windows 7 deployments

Add automated custom tasks to your unattended Windows 7 deployments. Read more
VPN logon scripts

VPN logon scripts

Utilize our free SmartDock utility to launch scripts, when computers establish a VPN connection. Read more
Automated installations

Automated installations

Automate your software deployments and compile them into exe files for offline computers. Read more
Client applications

Compile your scripts into applications

Compile your scripts into powerful stand-alone exe files with a single mouse-click. Read more
Client applications

Compile your scripts into msi files

Compile your scripts into GPO or SCCM distributable MSI files as an installation or scheduled task. Read more

What you get

Save time

Save time

Create smaller and simpler scripts that do more.
No client deployment

No client deployment

No need to install software on your clients.
Cut training cost

Cut training and consultant cost

Learn within minutes; no programming skills required.
Video tutorials available. Video list
Free!

Free edition

Free express edition designed for small companies, personal use, off-site script construction and testing labs. Read more
Extensive documentation

Optimized for large networks

Continuously tweaked based on feedback from customers with thousands of computers and users.
Windows 7 and 8 compatible

Windows 7 compatible

Fully compatible with all versions supported by Microsoft. Windows 8 will be supported from the release date.
Extensive scripting language

Extensive

More than 800 commands, functions, conditions and collections built-in.
Interactive scripts

Interactive scripts

Include pre-built graphical user interfaces in your scripts; no graphics skills required. Read more
Secure scripting

Secure scripting

Transparent password and script encryption using your own private key. Read more
Script editor

Rapid script editor

Powerful visual studio like script editor with syntax highlighting and code completion. Read more
See a top 10 list of problems you should solve with FastTrack Scripting Host


Why you need it

FastTrack brings extreme ease of use to scripting - and built-in eye candy that will impress your users. Take a look at the movie below.

The logon script you are watching above is listed below. Printers would have to be connected based on the content of the variable "Printers", but all graphical interfaces are built-in and the SyncDir command does a complete back up. There is nothing more than the 6 lines below in the movie above.

Splash Welcome to the company network,[UserFullName]

Sleep 5

Splash Backing up your documents,Please wait...

If Portable Then SyncDir [UserDocumentsDir],[UserHomeDrive]\Backup

RemoveSplash

Set Printers=[Menu Select printers,Printer|1. Floor left,Printer|1. Floor right,Printer|2. Floor left,Printer|2. Floor right,Printer|Reception]


Why you need it with SCCM

Complete your Microsoft SCCM installation with FastTrack Scripting Host to let it handle the tasks that you cannot do with SCCM. For example:
Licensing
  • Create public exe-based install packages for computers not available for servicing. Read more
  • Create SCCM deployable MSI packages from non-MSI based installers without using snapshots. Read more
  • Create SCCM deployable MSI based scheduled tasks that for example backup your SQL Servers. Read more
  • Add custom tasks and security to your MSI packages and repackage them back to MSI format. Read more
  • Automatically re-use computer names based on MAC addresses when re-installing operating systems. Read more
  • Add custom tasks to your operating system deployments. Read more
  • Handle scripting tasks that SCCM cannot do for you, like LAN and VPN logon scripts and laptop backups.

What the press say

Windows IT Pro Magazine Product Review: 5 out of 5 rating

"It's easy to include attractive GUI elements in FSH scripts, beyond the basic dialog boxes and text input that VBScript offers ... Another powerful feature is the ability to distribute scripts as Windows Installer (.msi) or standard .exe files. Although interesting in its own right, this ability results in a much more intriguing capability: to repackage -- or wrap -- software installers as .msi files without using snapshots. If you've ever created an .msi installer file from before-and-after system snapshots, for use with a software distribution system such as Group Policy or System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), then you know how hit-and-miss the results can be. Repackaging generally requires a lot of testing and a certain amount of experience. FSH scripts can be used to repackage programs without bypassing the installer logic, which is key to reliable deployment. Any elevation of privilege can be handled from within the installer itself." Read full review

Windows IT Pro Awards

FastTrack Scripting Host has been listed by the community as hot product in the "Best Scripting Tool" category in the 2010 and 2011 polls. We would like to thank everyone in the community, who voted for us. 2011 listing 2010 listing

Microsoft Technet Magazine

"Automation is a key element of successful systems administration. Why go through all those steps if you can just write a script to do it for you? There are a number of powerful scripting tools out there, including Windows PowerShell and VBScript, but they all have a bit of a learning curve. FastTrack Scripting Host from FastTrack Software aims to make it easier to create scripts." Read more on TechNet

Windows IT Pro Windows Scripting Editors Buyer's Guide

"Scripting editor offerings fall within a spectrum comprising at one end lightweight products ... to higher-end products such as FastTrack Scripting Host, which offers a fuller complement of editing capabilities plus other features." More...


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