File Deployment Script

This script allows you to copy a specific file to multiple remote computers simultaneously. It utilizes PowerShell to streamline and automate the deployment process, ensuring efficient file distribution across your network.

Prerequisites

Before running the script, ensure that you have the following:

• PowerShell installed on your local machine.
• Administrative privileges to access the remote computers.
• The file you want to copy to the remote computers.

Usage

1. Open PowerShell on your local machine.

2. Set the values for the following variables at the beginning of the script:

   • $fileToCopy: Specify the full path of the file you want to copy.
   • $destinationDir: Specify the destination directory on the remote host.

3. Specify the list of computers you want to copy the file to by updating the $computerNames array variable. Uncomment the appropriate line based on your target group of computers.

4. Save the script with a .ps1 extension (e.g., deploy_files.ps1).

5. Run the script by executing the following command in PowerShell:

   .\deploy_files.ps1
   

6. The script will iterate through the list of specified computers and attempt to copy the file to each one.

   • If a computer is online and accessible, the script will copy the file to the remote host and write a success log message.
   • If a computer is offline or inaccessible, the script will write a failure log message indicating the host's status.

7. Once the script completes, it will write a log message indicating the overall completion time.

Example

# Specify the path to the file you want to copy
$fileToCopy = "C:\Users\mohamed dridi\Desktop\bosh deploy\etiquette_bosch.url"

# Specify the destination directory on the remote host
$destinationDir = "C$\Users\Consult\Desktop"

# Specify the list of computers to copy the file to
$computerNames = "PQ2-PROD02", "PQ2-LFAV2", "PQ2-PROD01", "PQ2-LFAV4", "PQ2-LFAV3", "PQ2-LFGR", "PQ2-LFGR3", "PQ2-LFAI", "PQ2-PAPL2", "PQ2-PAPL", "PQ2-LCAR", "PQ2-LFAV", "PQ2-D30"

# Loop through the list of computers and copy the file to each one
foreach ($computerName in $computerNames)
{
    # Check if the host is online before attempting to copy the file
    if (Test-Connection -ComputerName $computerName -Quiet)
    {
        # Copy the file to the remote host
        Copy-Item -Path $fileToCopy -Destination "\\$($computerName)\$($destinationDir)"

        # Write a log message to indicate success
        Write-Output "$(Get-Date -Format 'yyyy/MM/dd HH:mm:ss') - File copied to $($computerName)."
    }
    else
    {
        # Write a log message to indicate failure
        Write-Output "$(Get-Date -Format 'yyyy/MM/dd HH:mm:ss') - Failed to copy file to $($computerName). Host is offline."
    }
}

# Write a log message to indicate completion of the script
Write-Output "$(Get-Date -Format 'yyyy/MM/dd HH:mm:ss') - Script completed."

Please ensure that you have the necessary permissions and adjust the variables accordingly before running the script.

Note: Make sure to exercise caution while deploying files to multiple computers, and always validate the