Azure Automation
Azure Automation is a cloud-based automation and configuration service in Microsoft Azure that helps manage Azure and non-Azure resources through process automation, configuration management, and update management. It provides runbooks for automating repetitive tasks, Desired State Configuration (DSC) for maintaining consistent configurations, and update management for patching across hybrid environments.
Developers should use Azure Automation to automate operational tasks like VM provisioning, resource scaling, and backup processes, reducing manual effort and errors. It's essential for managing hybrid cloud environments, ensuring compliance through configuration drift correction, and automating complex workflows across Azure and on-premises systems.