I was quite surprised by the number of people that immediately went to go get the book I wrote about called "Windows Group Policy Guide". In fact, I had no idea so many people read this blog.
That being said, check this out:
This is the Windows Administrator’s Automation Toolkit. It’s focused on writing scripts against Windows XP & Windows 2000/2003 for automating redudant or scheduleable tasks.
Get the detailed guidance, tips, and tools you need to automate Windows system administration—including 120 full working scripts with command-line controls on the CD! Windows automation expert Don Jones shows you how to run the scripts as written or customize them for your unique requirements. You’ll learn how to reconfigure multiple services on a computer, shut down multiple remote computers, add users to Active Directory® directory service, automate security configurations, work with Internet Information Services 6.0, and perform other key computer and network management tasks. You’ll also explore advanced scripting tools. The CD features all 120 timesaving scripts, plus a bonus eBook to further your scripting expertise
