Source code for login_connect_network_drives_with_logging.ps

# It doesn't hurt to make sure the C:\temp folder exists

if ( !( Test-Path -Path 'C:\Temp' -PathType 'Container' ) ) {

	New-Item -Path 'C:\' -Name 'Temp' -ItemType 'directory'

}

# Delete an existing log file if necessary

if ( Test-Path -Path 'C:\Temp\login.log' -PathType 'Any' ) {

	Remove-Item -LiteralPath 'C:\Temp\login.log' -Force

}

# Start with a clean slate

$Error.Clear( )

# Map drive G: to the department share

try {

	New-SmbMapping -LocalPath 'G:' -RemotePath '\\CompanyServer\Dept'

}

catch {

	"Error mapping drive G:`n$_" | Out-File -FilePath 'C:\Temp\login.log' -Append

}

# Map drive H: to the user's home share

try {

	New-SmbMapping -LocalPath 'H:' -RemotePath "\\CompanyServer\$Env:UserName"

}

catch {

	"Error mapping drive H:`n$_" | Out-File -FilePath 'C:\Temp\login.log' -Append

}

# List all mappings

Get-SmbMapping | Out-File -FilePath 'C:\Temp\login.log' -Append

# Warn the user if (an) error(s) occurred

if ( $Error ) {

	$Msg  = "Errors occurred during login.`n"

	$Msg += "The errors are logged to be reviewed by the helpdesk staff.`n"

	$Msg += "Please notify the helpdesk."

	[void] [System.Windows.MessageBox]::Show( $Msg, "Login Error", "OK", "Warning" )

	$Host.SetShouldExit( -1 )

}