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MS page that lists all of the Powershell commands that replaced VBS script (Shell Scripting)

Jan 072013

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh848796.aspx

Due to how busy I constantly am, a majority, if not all, of my scripting is still done in VBS code. Its simply easier to just whip together a VBS script using PrimalScript than learning the proper way to write and execute the powershell script. With SCCM2012 and MDT2012 supporting PS scripts out-of-the-box, there is NO excuse not to move in this direction for all of my scripts. This page will serve as my foundation until I get used to looking up commands in ISE.

-BG

New Panasonic Toughbook Imaging Bundles Available For Download NOW (Updated)

MDT, SCCM, Scripting, Windows 7, Windows XP 2 Responses »

Dec 312012

— Fixed Bundles URL (May 1, 2013)

In some Panasonic Toughbook models upwards of 15 utilities are required to be installed to function properly. Add in some optional components, such as Wireless WAN Connectivity, GPS, and a Barcode Reader, and we could be in the neighborhood of 20-30 required installs. These “bundles” were produced to greatly simplify all of these mandatory installs.

Bundles Pros:

ONE install step per Model/Mark (19A – Mk5)
Logs all activity to single file (C:\Windows\Temp\Pana….log)
Works with all Imaging Suites (SCCM, MDT2010/2012, LANDesk, KACE, Altiris, etc.)
Supported and Produced by Panasonic.
Installs and Drivers are NOT Re-Packaged or Re-Engineered.

Cons:

Does not include Storage or LAN drivers, these must be downloaded from Intel (http://downloadcenter.intel.com/)
Added into Imaging Suites, yet managed on File level (.ZIP file names in SRC\ folders dictate what and when they are installed)

See the following .PDF for assistance in downloading and utilizing the bundles.

Updated URL – 5/1/2013
https://panaconsulting.egnyte.com/publicController.do?folderName=20130501&fileName=02ce201186d84d71

Feedback is encouraged! (Comment here or email my team at imaging@us.panasonic.com)

-BG

Helpful Tool: Hide Hardware Found Wizard screens in XP AutoIt App

MDT, Scripting, Windows XP No Responses »

Dec 312012

I use this tool on all of my XP installs. You know XP right.. You’d be surprised how many companies are still using it..

Use: Download and extract .ZIP and run PInstall.bat upon initial startup of Win XP out of Mini-Setup:

FYI, this works well with MDT2010 and 2012.

-BG

Batch Snippet to Work Around SysNative x64 Re-Direct

Scripting No Responses »

Dec 312012

Here is a helpful batch snippet that can be added to the top of your batch to simply make x32 batches compatible with x64 systems.

If "%PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE%" EQU "x86" (
    If exist "%SystemRoot%\SysWOW64" (
        "%SystemRoot%\sysnative\cmd.exe" /C "%~dpnx0" %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 %8 %9
        exit
    )
)

-BG

Easy Batch To Create 7-Zip SFX (Self-Extracting) Executables.

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Dec 302012

The process of creating a a Self-Extracting EXE in 7-Zip is far from simple. There are multiple downloads, setting files, 30 or so different parameters. There is also no built-in support for replacing the icons used for the EXE.

I created a pack, that includes a quick readme and .BAT file, which dramatically simplifies the process. Enjoy..

https://panaconsulting.box.com/s/6jrzytz6ykf7sgh9bo65

..Download, extract and reference incl. readme for more info.

-BG

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