Runbooks in Azure Automation might not have access to resources in other clouds or in your on-premises environment because they run on the Azure cloud platform. The video in this …
In this article, we will look at the broader offering and assess the different automation solutions available within Azure. What is Azure Resource Manager? Azure Resource Manager is the second …
In the previous steps, you gained a basic understanding of DSC and how Automation DSC works. This step will demonstrate how to configure, implement and manage Azure IaaS with Automation …
Some labs in this course will use a sample application to provide a real-world experience. The sample application consists of two parts: PartsUnlimited (PU): a .NET Core 2.0 application that …
Now that you have an understanding of DSC, let’s explore the architecture and automation within DSC. This step is an introduction to using DSC frameworks and how automation DSC works, …
In this step, you’re going to learn about the concept of Desired State Configuration (DSC), why DSC is required, and its benefits. The Evolution of DSC Windows PowerShell was understood …
If you are new to PowerShell but still want to use Azure Automation, assembling runbooks from the graphical user interface is the place to start. By using the graphical user …
In the previous activities, you learned about runbooks, types of runbooks and how to create a runbook that interacts with Azure resources to switch off machines. You also discovered how …
Now that you have a clear understanding of the basics of Runbooks, you’re ready to create your own runbooks. Creating Your Own Runbooks You can create your own runbooks from …
In the previous step, you learned about runbooks and what runbooks can automate. Let’s explore the Azure Automation assets that are available to you for use in your runbooks. Azure …
The previous step gave you an overview of what Azure Automation is and how it enables and accelerates DevOps. Let’s take Azure Automation one step further. You will now learn …
Configuration Management is one of the primary disciplines that help you truly grasp the DevOps concept. In this step, we’ll explain what configuration management is, the benefits of configuration management …
Previously we looked at the evolution of Azure from ASM to ARM. We established that Azure is much bigger than IaaS. In this step, we’ll distinguish between IaaS and PaaS. …
As with any other platform or software, you may experience issues or come across errors. Let’s explore logging, troubleshooting and diagnostics. Activity Logs The activity log is a platform log …
In the previous step, we discovered the features of Salt and the benefits of using Salt in continuous integration and continuous deployment. In this step, we’ll explore Masters and Minions, …