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In this article, we will walk you through the steps to schedule and run PowerShell scripts for Azure VMs using Azure Automation.
Step 1: Create an Azure Automation Account
The first step is to create an Azure Automation account. To do this, navigate to the Azure portal and click on the “+ Create a resource” button. Search for “Automation” in the search bar, and select “Automation” from the results. Follow the prompts to create a new Automation account.
Step 2: Create a Runbook
Once you have created an Automation account, you can create a new runbook. A runbook is a PowerShell script that can be scheduled and executed by Azure Automation. To create a new runbook, click on the “Runbooks” tab in your Automation account and select “Create a runbook”. Give your runbook a name and select “PowerShell” as the runbook type.
Step 3: Write your PowerShell Script
Next, write your PowerShell script. This could be a script that installs software on an Azure VM, creates a new VM, or performs any other task you want to automate. Once you have written your script, save it in your runbook.
Step 4: Schedule your Runbook
With your runbook created, you can now schedule it to run at a specific time or on a recurring basis. To schedule your runbook, click on the “Schedules” tab in your Automation account and select “Create a schedule”. Follow the prompts to set the schedule for your runbook.
Step 5: Link your Runbook to Azure VMs
Finally, you need to link your runbook to the Azure VMs that you want to run it on. To do this, click on the “Assets” tab in your Automation account and select “Add a new asset”. Select “Credentials” as the asset type, and enter the username and password for the account that has access to your Azure VMs. Then, link your runbook to your Azure VMs by adding the VMs to the “Run on” list in your runbook settings.
Azure Automation provides a convenient and centralized solution for scheduling and running PowerShell scripts for Azure VMs. By following these simple steps, you can automate a wide range of tasks and streamline your workflow in the cloud.