Use Cases of Automation and Scripting

User provisioning

Automated scripts can handle the process of adding, modifying, or removing user access to systems and networks, reducing manual efforts and human error

Resource provisioning

Scripts can automate the allocation and deallocation of system resources, ensuring optimal performance and reducing the burden on IT staff

Guard rails

Automation can be employed to enforce policy controls and prevent violations of security protocols

Security groups

Automated processes can manage security group memberships, ensuring users have appropriate permissions

Ticket creation

Automation can streamline the ticketing process, enabling immediate creation and routing of issues to the right teams

Escalation

In case of a major incident, scripts can automate the escalation process, alerting key personnel quickly

Enabling/disabling services and access

Automation can be used to turn services or access on or off based on certain triggers or conditions

Continuious integration and testing

Scripts can automate the build and test process, ensuring faster and more reliable software delivery

Integrations and APIs

Automated processes can handle data exchange between different software applications through APIs, enhancing interoperability