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Users consistently praise the ease of use and time-saving capabilities of Azure Automation, highlighting its ability to automate repetitive tasks efficiently. Many appreciate the flexibility in scripting languages and the integration with other Microsoft products, which enhances productivity. However, some users note a common limitation regarding the disk size limitation on Azure runbook workers.
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Alan R.
AR
Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Azure Automation Streamlines Runbooks and Repetitive Azure Operations"
What do you like best about Azure Automation?

Azure Automation is very useful for automating repetitive operational tasks in Azure environments. It allows us to create runbooks that handle routine processes such as resource management, maintenance tasks, and scheduled operations. The integration with other Azure services is seamless, which makes it easy to automate workflows across virtual machines, networking, storage, and other cloud resources.

I also like the flexibility it offers with PowerShell and Python runbooks. This allows teams to implement automation using familiar scripting tools. Features like schedules, webhooks, and integration with Azure monitoring tools make it easier to trigger automations based on events or operational needs. Overall, it helps reduce manual work and improves consistency across environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Automation?

The interface and debugging experience could be improved. Troubleshooting runbooks is sometimes more complicated than expected, especially when dealing with complex workflows or hybrid environments. Execution logs can lack detailed context, which makes diagnosing failures slower. Additionally, managing larger automation setups can become harder without proper organization and documentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Azure Automation is a complete package"
What do you like best about Azure Automation?

I coming from automation scripting background can tell u azure Automation is the best since u have everything in one place and it not only allows u to code in ps but also in py. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Automation?

I dont understand what the logic iz being showing a job status as successful when it actually failed, don't want to be critical but when job fails you can see errors under output but still the overall status is shown as success Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
CC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Azure automation"
What do you like best about Azure Automation?

Very user friendly with tons of features and capabilities to automate a lot of work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Automation?

Debugging issues is a pain and would like more user friendly ways to work on it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brian C.
BC
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Extremely powerful automation tool for Microsoft environment"
What do you like best about Azure Automation?

Powerful tool to automate azure, 365, on premise and more. If it connects with powershell then azure automation is a secure and powerful way to automate Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Automation?

Occasional random generic connection issues that resolve on its own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
UC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Technique to automate repetitive and manual tasks in cloud environment"
What do you like best about Azure Automation?

I like the process automation and configuration management. We can easily enable the Role Based Access Control policies over the resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Automation?

There is a lack of proper marketing for this kind of product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Krishnan S.
KS
Programmer Analyst
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Azure for build automation"
What do you like best about Azure Automation?

Build pipeline is one of the cutting edge feature with azure automation . It can cross integrate with most of the external plugins like AWS, appcenter etc. With this you can schedule your automated builds to execute your automated tests on various device clouds like AWS and Appcenter. With this we can achieve continuous integration to a greater extent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Automation?

I do not have any dislikes with azure automation. They are constantly improving on managing the external plugins. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Free PC Software Development
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Upgrade and hybrid environment"
What do you like best about Azure Automation?

Maintenance of VPS system and compatible with GNU Linux and Windows. Third-party applications, tracking report and cloud access Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Automation?

Problem to generate code within a GNU Linux and Windows hybrid system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vipin S.
VS
Technology Lead
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Many useful operations provided with Azure Automation, Highly Recommend!"
What do you like best about Azure Automation?

Many automation processes like automatic scaling restarting services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Automation?

As of now, there is nothing I don't like, maybe just because I didn't explore much out of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Luís F. N.
LN
Principal Investigator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Time saving platform"
What do you like best about Azure Automation?

The platform allows me to save a lot of time because I can simply program repetitive routines that can easily be deployed anytime I need. The programming interface is minimal and very simple to use. The cost of the service is reasonable since there are other competitors that offer paid solutions with a lot less useful functions. The quality of the platform is outstanding and it can save you a ton of money by decreasing cost to your project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Automation?

I do not have anything that I dislike about this platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Atul U.
AU
Sr. Manager (Cloud Foundation)
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"Very Helpful in security and infrastructure automation"
What do you like best about Azure Automation?

Very Helpful in security and infrastructure automation with Flexiblility to choose scripting language Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Automation?

disk size limition on azure runbook worker Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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