Introduction
The Scripts feature in the Remediations module of the HP Workforce Experience Platform (WXP) helps you (IT Admin team) automate troubleshooting, maintenance, and configuration tasks across their fleet of devices. This feature enables you to proactively resolve issues, enforce standards, and maintain consistent device performance—without manual intervention.
Use Scripts to:
- Automate repetitive tasks across thousands of devices
- Apply configurations and fixes consistently
- Schedule or run scripts on demand
- Reduce manual errors and improve operational efficiency
Target Audience
Primary audience:
- IT administrators who create and deploy scripts to manage device health
- Help desk personnel who use scripts to resolve common issues
- HP partners who use the platform to manage their customers
- Internal and external developers who integrate with the platform
Secondary audience:
- Security teams enforcing compliance through automated scripts
- IT operations managers overseeing execution and success of deployments
- Decision-makers, such as product managers, sales team members, and C-suite executives
Key Features
Some of the core capabilities include:
Script Library
The Script Library provides a central location to upload, create, edit, and manage PowerShell and Bash scripts. This feature supports:
- UI-based script creation and editing
- Version history and audit trail
- Metadata tagging for easy organization
- RBAC support to control execution rights
Use the Script Library to maintain a trusted, reusable catalog of approved scripts and standardize configuration management across your fleet.
Script Gallery
The Script Gallery feature offers a collection of HP-curated scripts built for common use cases. The gallery provides ready-to-use templates that simplify script deployment, reduce errors through pre-tested execution, and align with HP-recommended best practices.
This feature supports:
- BIOS and driver updates
- System cleanup and performance optimization
- Security hardening
- Device diagnostics
Script Assignments
The Script Assignments feature lets you apply scripts to selected device groups. It enables you to:
- Run scripts immediately or on a recurring schedule
- Target specific device groups or platforms
- Track execution progress and status
- View logs, cancel runs, or retry failed scripts
This ensures timely delivery of scripts and supports enterprise-scale automation with full visibility and control.
Use Cases
Some of the popular use cases are:
1. Automated troubleshooting
- Scenario: Your team wants to address performance issues on devices across multiple offices.
- Solution: Run a cleanup script to remove temporary files and optimize background processes.
2. Security compliance
- Scenario: Your organization wants to enforce antivirus and encryption settings.
- Solution: Deploy a script to apply Defender and BitLocker settings across all devices.
3. Remote support
- Scenario: Your team wants to update printer configurations after a migration for remote users.
- Solution: Push a script to remote devices to update settings automatically.
**4. Routine maintenance **
Scenario: Your organization wants to schedule regular cleanup jobs outside working hours.
Solution: Schedule recurring scripts for disk cleanup and registry repair.
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