Major Update of FastTrack Scripting Host Puts Programming Power in IT Administrators’ Hands

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Binary Research International Inc. (BRI) announced today the release of FastTrack Scripting Host version 6.0, a pseudo-language designed to handle scripting needs in a Windows network. The new version features a full native interface for any operation performed on Active Directory users, groups, computers and organizational units. It continues to build on FastTrack’s cornerstone paradigm: any one operation requires only one script line.

“Active Directory is notoriously difficult to script; even the ‘experts’ have difficulty producing an error-free script”

“Active Directory is notoriously difficult to script; even the ‘experts’ have difficulty producing an error-free script,” said Lars Pedersen, lead developer of FastTrack Scripting Host. “However, it can be done with the right tools. FastTrack gives the IT administrator the ability to do what was previously out of reach, empowering him to accomplish more in less time. With existing scripting tools, maybe three out of 100 administrators can write advanced scripts related to Active Directory. With FastTrack, 100 of 100 can do it.”

For an example of an advanced script that FastTrack version 6 can automate, visit: http://fasttrackscript.com/Examples/HelpDeskApp.aspx

FastTrack eliminates the need for third-party tools by allowing IT administrators the ability to develop an automated script without any programming knowledge. It’s a complete replacement for VBScript, PowerShell, Bat files, KiXtart and other Windows scripting tools. The user can easily create powerful domain logon, install and backup scripts, as well as perform administrative tasks and more via the FastTrack user-friendly GUI.

“FastTrack Scripting Host tries to solve one of the major problems in the world of an administrator,” Pedersen continued. “Scripting has always been a hybrid of development and administration. While Microsoft moves scripting more towards actual programming, FastTrack Scripting Host goes in the complete opposite direction. A good system administrator is typically one that knows about infrastructure, not programming. While FastTrack is a scripting language, it’s so high-level and easy to use that it resembles configuration more than actual programming.”

FastTrack Scripting Host version 6 provides the simplest interface ever developed for the Active Directory by flattening the hierarchy and black-boxing all the complexities to the scripter. Active Directory business tasks can now for the first time be scripted by any IT administrator.

The latest version also doubles the amount of native commands, functions, conditions and collections and features a new simpler interface. It offers more graphical user interface capabilities to enable writing simple scripts that resemble Windows applications.

“FastTrack Scripting Hosting version 6 takes the administrator to the next level,” said Annette Dow, CEO, Binary Research International. “FastTrack simplifies the process of scripting any integration with Active Directory, making it possible for IT professionals to accomplish these tasks, saving time and money 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 Klarup, Denmark. Led by Lars Pedersen, the company is releasing version 6.0 of its flagship product, FastTrack Scripting Host. 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, UIU, RemotelyAnywhere and Net IQ’s Marshal products. For more information, visit http://www.binaryresearch.net/.

Note to editors: Evaluation copies of FastTrack Scripting Host are available upon request.