In today's fast-paced world, automation is key to improving efficiency and productivity. With the Az.Automation module in PowerShell, Windows users can easily automate various tasks and processes. This article aims to provide practical examples of using Az.Automation in a Windows environment, showcasing its importance and benefits for readers.

Examples:

1. Creating a new Azure Automation Account:

$resourceGroupName = "MyResourceGroup"

$automationAccountName = "MyAutomationAccount"



New-AzAutomationAccount -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroupName -Name $automationAccountName

2. Importing a runbook into an Azure Automation Account:

$automationAccountName = "MyAutomationAccount"

$runbookPath = "C:\Scripts\MyRunbook.ps1"



Import-AzAutomationRunbook -AutomationAccountName $automationAccountName -Path $runbookPath

3. Starting a runbook in an Azure Automation Account:

$automationAccountName = "MyAutomationAccount"

$runbookName = "MyRunbook"



Start-AzAutomationRunbook -AutomationAccountName $automationAccountName -Name $runbookName

4. Creating a new schedule for a runbook in an Azure Automation Account:

$automationAccountName = "MyAutomationAccount"

$runbookName = "MyRunbook"

$scheduleName = "MySchedule"

$startTime = Get-Date "8:00 AM"

$interval = New-TimeSpan -Minutes 30



New-AzAutomationSchedule -AutomationAccountName $automationAccountName -RunbookName $runbookName -Name $scheduleName -StartTime $startTime -Interval $interval

These examples demonstrate the power of Az.Automation in automating various tasks, such as creating automation accounts, importing and starting runbooks, and creating schedules for runbooks. By utilizing PowerShell and the Az.Automation module, Windows users can streamline their workflows and save valuable time and effort.