GFI Software today introduced a new, interactive, social community that provides a forum for MSPs to obtain crowdsourced scripts that solve IT problems. The interactive FixIT Scripts platform unites the MSP community by connecting those looking to source a script with those who can provide scripts that solve a specific IT problem. GFI MAX RemoteManagement gives managed service providers the capability to implement automated and customized scripts – FixIT Scripts extends this by giving MSPs the ability to choose from a much wider range of scripts, enabling them to more easily meet the needs of their customers.
The FixIT Scripts site enables MSPs using GFI MAX RemoteManagement, to easily interact with others who have encountered and solved similar problems in the past. MSPs can use the site’s search tool to identify a solution that is already hosted on the website or, if no solution exists on the site, describe the problem and invite the community to respond by posting scripts that address the specific problem. The script is then accessible to any future users who experience the same issue.
The site also allows other users to suggest better ways of solving the original problem, as well as edits or improvements to the suggested script. Users vote on a script’s usefulness, completeness and quality so the best scripts receive higher visibility. The site encourages participation by rewarding contributors with increased peer reputation, badges and prizes. This feature enables users to earn credibility within the community for the solutions they provide and ensures that scripts hosted on the site are of the best quality.
FixIT Scripts supports many popular scripting languages, including PowerShell, VBScript, JavaScript, Python, Perl, PHP, Ruby, Batch and Command. In addition, GFI has unveiled a proprietary FixIT Scripts language and tool. The FixIT Scripts tool automatically runs any fixes in GFI’s proprietary script language, which is especially helpful for novice users. Other features of the site include powerful search and navigation tools which help users identify the specific script they’re seeking, extensive online support, and unlimited, free access.
FixIT Scripts is currently in the initial public beta stage. For more information and to search, post, or fix an IT script issue, visit www.FixITScripts.com.
