Overview of the Windows Scripting Host Object Model

The Windows Scripting Host object model provides two main categories of ActiveX interfaces:

1. Script execution and troubleshooting: Properties and methods that are directly related to script execution. This set of interfaces allows scripts to manipulate Windows Scripting Host, display messages on the screen, and perform basic functions such as CreateObject and GetObject.
2. Helper functions: Properties and methods that map network drives, connect to printers, retrieve and modify environment variables, and manipulate registry keys. These functions are provided so administrators can use Windows Scripting Host to create simple logon scripts.

In addition to the object interfaces provided by Windows Scripting Host, administrators can use any ActiveX controls that expose Automation interfaces to perform various tasks on the Windows platform. For example, administrators can write scripts that use the Active Directory to manage the Windows NT Directory Service.