CIST 1342 - HOST SCRIPTING

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Process automation is a vital skill for system administrators freeing them from routine tasks and allowing them to focus on more important functions. This course will introduce students to the Batch, Perl, and PowerShell scripting languages. Standard programming methodologies such as variables, arrays, and functions will be learned in the context of automating routine tasks including user, share, logging, data, database, and server management. The strengths and weaknesses of each scripting language will be discussed as well as when scripting is and is not appropriate.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisite: UL & CIST 0262

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