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Question: The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Friday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Friday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

One of the most time-consuming activities for system administrators is installing and updating software throughout a network. Software is updated on a regular basis, and new software is implemented in businesses regularly. Software deployment is a great place to implement scripts, and as a member of your IT group, you have been asked to help find some scripts or scripting tools that will help your company with future software deployment tasks.

1. Use the Library and Internet to find information about scripts or scripting tools to assist in network or Internet deployment and installation of software applications.

2. Select at least 2 scripts or scripting tools for your discussion:

a. Describe script or scripting tool.

b. Discuss the main functionality or features of the script or scripting tool.

c. Identify a scenario where each script or scripting tool would be appropriate to use, and justify your response.

3. Include at least 1 reference to research sources.

4. Cite all references using APA format.

5. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format should be correct and professional.

6. Respond to at least two other classmates' postings during the week.