FastTrack Scripting Host Makes Unattended Windows 7 Deployments Truly Possible
For Organizations Planning to Migrate to Windows 7, FastTrack Allows IT Administrators to Make Custom Modifications for a “Zero Touch” Automated Installation Process.
Milwaukee, WI, December 17, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Binary Research International Inc. (BRI), the authority on workstation cloning and migration since 1997 and a provider of cutting-edge software solutions, training and services, announced today its FastTrack Scripting Host software makes truly unattended deployments of Windows 7 possible for IT administrators at organizations planning to migrate to the latest operating system.
“Today, unattended deployment of Windows has matured,” said Annette Dow, CEO, Binary Research International. “With tools like Windows Deployment Services, it’s easier than ever to deploy an installation to a workstation in unattended mode. The problem that often remains, however, is the ability to make custom modifications to the clients to avoid further manual tasks after installing Windows. Only when these tasks are also automated, as with FastTrack, can the whole process truly be unattended, or ‘zero touch.’”
To see how to embed a FastTrack Scripting Host script into the unattended Windows 7 installation process using an example script for automating common tasks after installation, visit Win 7 and FastTrack.
The example script shows how to solve some of the most common challenges in a Windows 7 migration, such as giving the administrator control over client naming and dealing with dead machine accounts in a domain when re-installing.
“There’s also great value to FastTrack when using it to create logon scripts for Windows 7 as it allows for GUIs to make the experience interactive for users by showing splash screens, menus and so on, versus some of the older GUI-less scripting languages,” Dow continued. “FastTrack takes the administrator to the next level, making it possible for IT professionals to accomplish even the most complex scripting tasks, saving time, money and headaches for the organization.”
Licensing and Pricing
Licensing for FastTrack Scripting Host is per-seat, based on the number of computers executing a FastTrack script. Pricing starts at $18.00 per seat at the entry level of 25 machines, dropping to $7.20 per seat at the 5,000-seat level. Discounts may be available for qualifying government, education and non-profit organizations. For more information or for a free trial download, visit http://www.binaryresearch.net/products/fasttrack.
About FastTrack Software
FastTrack Software, a developer of simple and powerful scripting tools for the enterprise, is headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark. Its flagship product, FastTrack Scripting Host, has been developed for the typical enterprise system administrator who finds a need to write scripts in order to automate many day-to-day tasks. FastTrack Scripting Host is designed to simplify this process by allowing the user to write one script line in order to perform one operation. For more information, visit http://www.fasttrackscript.com.
About Binary Research International Inc.
Founded in 1997, Binary Research International (BRI) is a provider of cutting-edge software solutions, training and services. With headquarters in Glendale, Wisconsin, BRI also has a branch located in Canterbury, England. BRI was a subsidiary of Binary Research Ltd., the original developer of Ghost, now known as Symantec Ghost. While BRI continues to sell, train and consult in the use of Ghost, its Software Distribution Division has introduced several new software products to the U.S. market, including FastTrack Scripting Host, SoThin Solutions, UIU, RemotelyAnywhere and Net IQ’s Marshal products. For more information, visit http://www.binaryresearch.net/.
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“Today, unattended deployment of Windows has matured,” said Annette Dow, CEO, Binary Research International. “With tools like Windows Deployment Services, it’s easier than ever to deploy an installation to a workstation in unattended mode. The problem that often remains, however, is the ability to make custom modifications to the clients to avoid further manual tasks after installing Windows. Only when these tasks are also automated, as with FastTrack, can the whole process truly be unattended, or ‘zero touch.’”
To see how to embed a FastTrack Scripting Host script into the unattended Windows 7 installation process using an example script for automating common tasks after installation, visit Win 7 and FastTrack.
The example script shows how to solve some of the most common challenges in a Windows 7 migration, such as giving the administrator control over client naming and dealing with dead machine accounts in a domain when re-installing.
“There’s also great value to FastTrack when using it to create logon scripts for Windows 7 as it allows for GUIs to make the experience interactive for users by showing splash screens, menus and so on, versus some of the older GUI-less scripting languages,” Dow continued. “FastTrack takes the administrator to the next level, making it possible for IT professionals to accomplish even the most complex scripting tasks, saving time, money and headaches for the organization.”
Licensing and Pricing
Licensing for FastTrack Scripting Host is per-seat, based on the number of computers executing a FastTrack script. Pricing starts at $18.00 per seat at the entry level of 25 machines, dropping to $7.20 per seat at the 5,000-seat level. Discounts may be available for qualifying government, education and non-profit organizations. For more information or for a free trial download, visit http://www.binaryresearch.net/products/fasttrack.
About FastTrack Software
FastTrack Software, a developer of simple and powerful scripting tools for the enterprise, is headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark. Its flagship product, FastTrack Scripting Host, has been developed for the typical enterprise system administrator who finds a need to write scripts in order to automate many day-to-day tasks. FastTrack Scripting Host is designed to simplify this process by allowing the user to write one script line in order to perform one operation. For more information, visit http://www.fasttrackscript.com.
About Binary Research International Inc.
Founded in 1997, Binary Research International (BRI) is a provider of cutting-edge software solutions, training and services. With headquarters in Glendale, Wisconsin, BRI also has a branch located in Canterbury, England. BRI was a subsidiary of Binary Research Ltd., the original developer of Ghost, now known as Symantec Ghost. While BRI continues to sell, train and consult in the use of Ghost, its Software Distribution Division has introduced several new software products to the U.S. market, including FastTrack Scripting Host, SoThin Solutions, UIU, RemotelyAnywhere and Net IQ’s Marshal products. For more information, visit http://www.binaryresearch.net/.
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