Azure Automation Description

Streamline those repetitive, time-consuming, and error-prone tasks related to cloud management through automation. The Azure Automation service enables you to concentrate on activities that contribute real value to your business. It minimizes errors and enhances efficiency, ultimately leading to reduced operational expenses. You can seamlessly update Windows and Linux systems within hybrid environments while keeping track of update compliance across Azure, on-premises, and various other cloud platforms. Additionally, you can schedule deployments to ensure updates are installed within a designated maintenance window. Authoring and managing PowerShell configurations, importing configuration scripts, and generating node configurations can all be accomplished in the cloud. Furthermore, Azure Configuration Management allows for the monitoring and automatic updating of machine configurations across both physical and virtual systems, whether they operate on Windows or Linux, in the cloud or on-premises, ensuring seamless management across diverse environments. This comprehensive approach not only enhances operational agility but also drives innovation within your organization.

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Company:
Microsoft
Year Founded:
1975
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/automation/

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Azure Automation Features and Options

IT Management Software

Capacity Monitoring
Compliance Management
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Hardware Inventory
IT Budgeting
License Management
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Scheduling
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User Activity Monitoring

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  • Name: Anonymous (Verified)
    Job Title: Service Engineer
    Length of product use: 6-12 Months
    Used How Often?: Weekly
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 20,000 or More
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    Automate cloud operations on any platform

    Date: Aug 26 2020

    Summary: Azure Automation is a great tool for cloud automation and can serve multiple roles. It also has a 'Pay only for what you need' pricing model making it cost effective.

    Positive: Azure Automation is a great cloud based service for automating your operations on any cloud platform. It is a great time saver and reduces overhead costs by a decent margin. It also simplifies configuration management and can be integrated with a lot of services for more efficient use.

    Negative: Limitation on runbook execution time is the only con worth a mention.

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