title: Querying an Excel spreadsheet and returning results? But which program?
body: <p>A company I am working for has recently asked the head tech to compile a spreadsheet that has every single computer name listed, along with the person that uses that computer. The idea is that Help Desk can have this spreadsheet open, so when the user calls, they can find their name and therefor their associated computer number. </p>
  
  <p>However, this seems a bit clunky to me. We have around 1000 users, so that spreadsheet would just be a pain imho. I thought it might be easier to have a simple program that asks you for the User's name, you type it in, and it returns the computer number. </p>
  
  <p>So, I am assuming this program would reference this spreadsheet and then return your information. Of course, it doesn't have to reference the spreadsheet, it could reference something else. </p>
  
  <p>I am only experienced with Python, and only because I took a Introductory class on it for college. However, I am thinking a Batch file would work better? Or would something else work better? I am taking this as a chance to learn and perhaps offer a neat utility to our Help Desk, and was just looking for advice. :)</p>
  
  <p>Thank you.</p>