BatchFiles & PowerShell Scripts

A curated collection of Batch and PowerShell scripts to automate tasks, install software, and streamline processes. Use these scripts as templates or for direct deployment to enhance your workflow.

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Table of Contents

• PowerShell Scripts
  • Install Chocolatey (.bat)
  • Install Software for Testing a New Laptop (.ps1)
  • VM-to-VM Firewall Bypass (.ps1)
• Batch Files
  • Windows Startup (.bat)
  • Checkout Specific Branch Prune (.bat)
  • Drop Databases (.ps1)

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PowerShell Scripts

Install Chocolatey (.bat)

This script installs Chocolatey, a prerequisite for many software installation processes.
Usage:

• Run the script in an elevated (Administrator) PowerShell session.

Note:
The NewStarterInstall folder now includes everything you need. Simply clone this folder along with its contents, then execute install-software.ps1 in admin mode. This script will automatically install Chocolatey as a prerequisite before proceeding with further software installation.

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Install Software for Testing a New Laptop (.ps1)

Automate the setup of your development environment with a one-stop PowerShell script to install essential tools and applications. The script includes installations for:

Desktop Coding Software

• Visual Studio 2022 Professional
• Visual Studio Code
• GitKraken
• Linqpad

Coding Packages

• Node.js
• git

Database Software

• SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• SQL Server Express

Communication Tools

• Zoom
• Slack

Container Tools

• Docker Desktop
• Azure Storage Container Emulator

Pipeline Utilities

• Azure CLI
• Terraform
• Kubernetes Helm

API Testing Applications

• Fiddler
• Postman
• Service Bus Explorer

Web Browsers

• Firefox
• Google Chrome
• Opera
• Microsoft Edge

Screen Capture Utilities

• ScreenToGif
• Snagit
• ShareX
• Greenshot

Notepads & Note Software

• Evernote
• Notepad++

System Utilities

• PowerToys

Diagramming & Visualization

• DrawIO

Logging

• Seq

Simply run the script in an elevated session to install all the software needed for your new laptop setup.

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VM-to-VM Firewall Bypass (.ps1)

This script facilitates firewall bypass configuration between two virtual machines by adding specific services to a whitelist.
Usage:

• Execute the script in an elevated PowerShell session.
• Customize the list of services as necessary for your environment.

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Batch Files

Windows Startup (.bat)

Keep your preferred applications launching on system startup.
Usage:

• Add this script to your Startup folder to automatically launch your favorite programs every time your PC or laptop is restarted.
• Use this as a template for further customization.

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Checkout Specific Branch Prune (.bat)

Streamline your development workflow with this Git helper script. It performs the following tasks:

• Navigates to the specified directory.
• Checks out the main branch.
• Pulls the latest codebase.
• Fetches all remote branches.
• Runs npm install to update packages.
• Checks out your specified feature branch.

Usage:

• Modify the directory path and branch names as needed.
• Run in a command prompt or via a script-enabled environment.

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Drop Databases (.ps1)

This PowerShell script safely removes unwanted databases on your local machine.
How It Works:

• Define the databases you wish to retain.
• The script automatically detects and deletes all other databases.

Usage:

• Run this script in an elevated PowerShell session.
• Customize the list of databases to keep in the script configuration.

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Feel free to adjust the scripts or modify the instructions to better fit your environment or preferences. Happy automating!