Visual Basic Script

What is meant by Visual Basic Script?

Visual Basic Script (VBScript) is a scripting language developed by Microsoft, closely related to Visual Basic and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). It is an interpreted language primarily used for automating tasks in Windows environments, creating dynamic web pages, and developing server applications.

Typical software functions in the area of "Visual Basic Script":

1. Operating system task automation: Creation of scripts for managing Windows systems.
2. Web development: Embedding scripts in HTML pages to extend functionality.
3. Server-side programming: Development of dynamic web pages using Active Server Pages (ASP).
4. Database access: Interaction with databases such as Access or SQL Server.
5. COM object manipulation: Accessing and controlling COM components in Windows.
6. Dialog boxes and user inputs: Creation of simple user interfaces for script interactions.
7. File and directory operations: Management of file systems and directory structures.
8. Network programming: Execution of network operations and management tasks.

Examples of "Visual Basic Script":

1. System maintenance script: Automatic cleanup of temporary files and performance of system checks.
2. Web form validation: Verification of user inputs in HTML forms.
3. Database query script: Extraction and processing of data from an SQL database.
4. Automated report generation: Creation of reports based on Microsoft Office applications.
5. Network inventory: Recording and documentation of network resources.
6. User management script: Automation of user account operations in Windows domains.