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Automating Third-Party Windows Applications for CISCO

Developed a system to automate third-party Windows applications using scripting, a network interface to a VM running the application, and a cross-platform API.

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The project aims to bridge the gap between Windows-only applications and Linux-based environments. Many specialized applications on Windows do not have native Linux support, which poses challenges for cross-platform integration. To address this, the solution leverages scripting to automate tasks in a third-party Windows application, using a virtual machine (VM) running Windows.

A network interface is exposed to allow communication between the Windows application and a Linux-based system. The network interface abstracts the underlying Windows environment, enabling Linux users to interact with the application as if it were natively running on their system. A robust API is provided for interacting with the system, offering examples and documentation for developers to easily integrate this solution into their workflows.

Key technical considerations include managing data bandwidth, optimizing queuing mechanisms, and determining the most efficient way to submit tasks and transmit data between the two systems. This project also involves handling the flow of data results in a reliable manner, ensuring that communication between the systems is both fast and secure.

By automating workflows and enabling seamless cross-platform communication, this project significantly enhances productivity for developers and users relying on specialized Windows-only tools while working within a Linux-based environment.

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