Initial Core 2 study project

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+# OPS-8: Scripting Basics
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+Status: not started
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+Domain:
+- 4.0 Operational Procedures
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+Objective alignment:
+- 4.8 Scripting languages, use cases, and risks
+
+## What You Need To Know
+
+Scripts automate repeated tasks, but they can also break systems quickly.
+
+Script types:
+- `.bat`
+- `.ps1`
+- `.vbs`
+- `.sh`
+- `.js`
+- `.py`
+
+Use cases:
+- Automation
+- Restarting machines
+- Remapping drives
+- Application installs
+- Backups
+- Data gathering
+- Updates
+
+Risks:
+- Introducing malware
+- Changing system settings
+- Deleting data
+- Crashing browsers or systems
+- Mishandling resources
+
+## Memory Trick
+
+Use **A-R-I-B-D**:
+
+- **A**utomate
+- **R**estart
+- **I**nstall
+- **B**ack up
+- **D**ata gathering
+
+Shortcut:
+- **Scripts are force multipliers for both fixes and mistakes.**
+
+## Exam Clues
+
+- PowerShell scripts use `.ps1`.
+- Bash shell scripts commonly use `.sh`.
+- Batch files use `.bat`.
+- Test scripts before broad deployment.
+- Review scripts from unknown sources before running.
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