Category: Azure DevOps

Examining DSC Configuration File In Desired State Configuration (DSC), a configuration file defines the desired state of a system. The configuration file is written in PowerShell and is composed of several key elements that instruct the system on how to achieve and maintain the desired… [ Read More ]

Exploring Azure Automation State Configuration (DSC) Azure Automation State Configuration is a service within Azure Automation that enables you to manage and enforce Desired State Configuration (DSC) across your Azure infrastructure. It helps automate the configuration of both Windows and Linux machines and ensures that… [ Read More ]

Gain insight into the Desired State Configuration (DSC) Desired State Configuration (DSC) is a configuration management framework built into Windows PowerShell that enables IT administrators to define and manage the desired state of their infrastructure. DSC ensures that systems are configured in a consistent, predictable,… [ Read More ]

Understanding Configuration Drift in DevOps Configuration drift refers to the phenomenon where the configuration of systems or resources gradually changes over time, often unintentionally, and diverges from the desired or defined configuration state. This can happen in a variety of environments, including on-premises, hybrid, and… [ Read More ]

Delve into the Checkpoint and Parallel Processing in Azure Automation In Azure Automation, checkpointing and parallel processing are powerful features that enable efficient automation of complex, long-running tasks. These concepts allow you to optimize the execution of automation runbooks, particularly when dealing with large-scale operations… [ Read More ]

Exploring Hybrid Management in Azure Automation Hybrid management in Azure refers to the ability to manage resources both in the Azure cloud and on on-premises (or in other cloud environments) from a unified management platform. Azure Automation plays a key role in hybrid management by… [ Read More ]

Hands-on Demo – Create PowerShell Workflow runbook in Automation Azure Automation provides a platform for managing and automating your Azure and on-premises infrastructure. One of the core components in Azure Automation is Runbooks, which contain the scripts and processes for automating tasks. You can create… [ Read More ]

Exploring PowerShell Workflows PowerShell workflows are an essential feature for automating and managing complex tasks in a consistent and reliable manner. They extend the capabilities of traditional PowerShell scripting by allowing you to create long-running, parallelized, and resilient automation tasks. Workflows can be used to… [ Read More ]

Exploring Source Control integration with Azure Automation Source control integration in Azure Automation allows you to manage, version, and collaborate on your runbooks, configurations, and automation scripts using external version control systems like GitHub, Azure Repos, or Bitbucket. By integrating source control, you can treat… [ Read More ]

Examining Webhooks in Azure Automation A webhook is a user-defined HTTP callback or POST request that allows external systems or applications to trigger Azure Automation runbooks without directly interacting with the Azure portal or other Azure services. Webhooks provide a way to integrate Azure Automation… [ Read More ]