The provided code is a batch script written for Windows...

The provided code is a batch script written for Windows to automate the launching of multiple programs and websites when executed. The specific commands in the snippet are explained below:

General Explanation

1. @echo off:

   • Disables the display of command execution in the command prompt, keeping it visually cleaner.

2. start:

   • This command is used to open applications or URLs in separate windows (or threads, as applicable).

Line-by-Line Explanation

1. start "" chrome.exe https://rossendalebc.servicecamp.com:

   • Launches the Google Chrome browser and opens the URL https://rossendalebc.servicecamp.com.

2. start microsoft-edge:https://admin.microsoft.com/Adminportal/Home?source=applauncher#/homepage:

   • Opens the Microsoft Edge browser and navigates to the specified Microsoft Admin Center URL.

3. start microsoft-edge:https://admin.cloud.microsoft/exchange?landingpage=homepage&form=mac_sidebar#:

   • Opens the Microsoft Edge browser to the Microsoft Exchange Admin Center page.

4. start microsoft-edge:https://login-uk.mimecast.com/u/login/?gta=administration&link=administration-dashboard#/login:

   • Opens Microsoft Edge and navigates to Mimecast's administration dashboard login page.

5. start microsoft-edge:https://autotime-rossendalebc.kelio.io/open/login:

   • Launches Microsoft Edge and navigates to the AutoTime login page for rossendalebc.

6. start microsoft-edge:https://auth.datto.com/login:

   • Opens Microsoft Edge and directs it to the Datto login page.

7. start microsoft-edge:https://admin.duosecurity.com/login?next=%2F:

   • Launches Microsoft Edge and loads the Duo Security admin login page.

8. start microsoft-edge:https://rbc-vcenter.rbc.gov.uk:

   • Opens Microsoft Edge to navigate to https://rbc-vcenter.rbc.gov.uk.

9. start " "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\OUTLOOK.EXE":

   • Launches Microsoft Outlook from its specified installation path.

10. start " "C:\Program Files (x86)\Cisco\Cisco Secure Client\UI\csc_ui.exe":

    • Launches the Cisco Secure Client from its specified installation directory.

11. start " "C:\Users\cbridge\AppData\Local\Programs\nordpass\NordPass.exe":

    • Launches the NordPass password manager application from its installation path.

Purpose

• This script is a utility to quickly open multiple work-related tools, browser tabs, and applications with one command. The URLs and programs listed seem to represent administrative and IT tools (e.g., Office 365, Mimecast, Datto, Duo, etc.) commonly used in a work environment.
• It is designed for productivity so the user does not have to manually launch each tool or website.