Those who are in IT need to look strongly at automating their IT backoffice and routine responsibilities. This may seem like a non-issue, but it really can make a difference between being able to apply your time do those tasks that add a lot more value to the company. We don’t want to spend tons of time dealing with the routine when automating these tasks can realize you to build your business.
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There is one free utility that many companies have been using for a while. It is called Kixtart. It is a advanced tool for scripting functions, especially network logon scripts.
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As Matthew Moran mentions, there are a lot of great scripting tools out there, but Kixtart offers some benefits that others such as VBScript, ADSI, WMI and others cannot touch.
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He says, “The most critical of these is the simplicity for many scripting functions aimed specifically at network tasks. Additionally, many networking professionals have not and do not program. Creating "objects" to map a drive or printer, for instance, is a terrifying endeavor.”
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One of the strengths of adapting Kixtart is that there isn’t a huge learning curve. If you already use simple command scripts, it is easy to flow into the use of Kixtart without a lot of time and effort. Once that is done you can get into more of the vigorous features.
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Go here for a primer on adapting this useful, free tool for your IT department. It is an excellent tool that can add time and value to your business strategy!
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