Analyze the use of Skype on devices, obtain information about Skype calls quality, and copy Skype log files to a network shared folder.
Script Get Skype Last Call
- Version 2.0.0.0 – Added call quality information
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
Obtains Skype last call information (date, quality, connection, microphone, speaker, etc.). The script is designed for Windows 10 and 7 and Skype for Business 2015 and 2016.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script as interactive user. The script should be executed manually.
Parameters
None.
Outputs
| ID | Label | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skype Last Call Information | StringList | List with Skype last call information |
Further Information
This remote action relies on Skype logs to browse the last call data recorded.
For Skype to log calls properly, it must have logging attribute set to Full in Skype Options > General menu.
Script Copy Skype Log Files
- Version 1.1.1.0 – Fixed bug with locked files
- Version 1.1.0.0 – All the content of the Skype log folder is zipped
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
During execution, script zips and copies collected Skype log files to the network shared folder provided as an input parameter.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script as interactive user. The script should be executed manually.
Parameters
| ID | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Network Path | Absolute path to the network shared folder where zipped Skype log files should be copied. It should be provided in UNC format (e.g. \\Server\SharedFolderName) |
| 2 | Maximum Delay In Seconds | Maximum random delay set to avoid server overload. Provide number of seconds less than 600 |
Outputs
| ID | Label | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Output Network Path | String | Output zip file created in network shared folder provided as an input parameter |
Further Information
For Skype to generate rich log files, it must have logging attribute set to Full in Skype Options > General menu.
Local machine account must have access to provided network shared location. In multidomain environment, domains must be in trust relationship.
Expected zip file name on the network path specified will have the format ‘<computer_name>_skype_logs_yyyy-MM-dd_HH_mm_ss.zip’.
Depending on the amount of data in Skype log directory, process can be quite consuming, both in resources and time.
Please note that, in worst case scenario, Skype log directory could contain several hundreds MB, and the zipped copy sent to the shared folder could have several dozens MB.
Also, note that the compression process is based on shell command execution, so a small pop-up window will be shown to the user when performing the compression.
Restrictions
- The script should not be concurrently executed on many devices copying files to the same server.
Content
Remote Actions
Required Modules
Nexthink Act
Platforms
Windows
Compatibility
V6.14 and later
