Azure Automation
An Azure service that is used to automate, configure, and install updates across hybrid environments.
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How to get Variable stored in automation account in python runbook (v 3.10) running on hybrid worker
I need to get the variable(encrypted string) stored in automation account into python runbook v 3.10. in documentation it is asked to import automationassests package but it is not available in pypi.org for targeted version. Is there any other way to…
asked 2024-11-16T19:24:56.03+00:00
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Shaw, Amit
0
Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-11-18T05:16:42.71+00:00
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Rahul Podila
350
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
How to Fix Runbook Error
I have an error which occasionally appears on my azure automation account runbook. This has only happened twice in the last month, and i'm unable to determine the cause of the error. Any help would be much appreciated. The error I get is "The SSL…
asked 2024-10-22T21:47:32.2866667+00:00
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Navaska
25
Reputation points
commented 2024-11-15T18:28:32.5233333+00:00
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Pavan Minukuri
365
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
Retrieving the disk space utilization on Azure VM using PowerShell script?
I need clarification on whether it is possible to query the Azure VM disk space utilization. The PowerShell command below does not accurately show the usage; it only displays the VM disk…
asked 2024-11-13T05:55:47.0866667+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect
5,406
Reputation points
commented 2024-11-15T05:50:06.2766667+00:00
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Mounika Reddy Anumandla
825
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
Storing Azure Metrics in Private Storage Account Using Azure Automation
I want to retrieve metric values using Get-AzMetric in Azure Automation and store the daily updated values in an Azure Storage Account. However, the Storage Account is configured with a private link and can only be accessed through a specified network,…
asked 2024-11-12T01:56:14.4066667+00:00
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Yu-Jeong Seo
110
Reputation points
commented 2024-11-14T22:55:29.0633333+00:00
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KarishmaTiwari-MSFT
20,212
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer
Runbook webhook does not accept any requests (405 Method Not Allowed)
I have a Runbook that runs a powershell script to create an organizational contact in my Active Directory. I trigger this Runbook with a webhook (POST to the webhook from a different application). For the past month, this Runbook has had no problems, as…
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Azure Automation Account: Total Job Metric Not Receiving Data for Hybrid Worker Group Jobs
The Azure Automation Account metric ‘Total Jobs’ is not receiving data for jobs run on a hybrid worker group node. Several jobs running on Azure show data in the ‘Total Jobs’ metric, but this specific scenario does not reflect any data. Clarification is…
asked 2024-11-07T14:56:30.2033333+00:00
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Devipriya Anbazhagan
0
Reputation points
commented 2024-11-13T16:34:49.7033333+00:00
Pavan Minukuri
365
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers
Authenticate to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint API using Managed Identity or Azure Automation
Hi, I need to access the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint API using our managed identity in Azure Automation. I have successfully given my managed identity for Azure Automation access to the WindowsDefenderATP Enterprise App. However, when I attempt to…
asked 2023-10-17T16:57:32.0766667+00:00
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Jesus Chao
146
Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-11-13T11:00:01.14+00:00
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Adrian Muscat
0
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1 answer
Query on Azure Update manager
Does Azure Update Manager support CIS-hardened images (Windows 2016/2019/2022)? I have deployed Windows Server operating systems from the Azure Marketplace and hardened these images using CIS Benchmark policies downloaded from…
asked 2024-11-13T06:41:38.0433333+00:00
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Glenn Maxwell
11,561
Reputation points
answered 2024-11-13T07:11:19.2933333+00:00
Stanislav Zhelyazkov
24,766
Reputation points MVP
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Azure Bicep: Is the Export Template Preview Feature Removed or Relocated?
Recently, I was using the Azure Bicep preview feature to export templates from the automation section, but it's no longer visible. Has the feature been removed, moved to another location, or do I need to enable it from a specific setting? I’ve checked…
asked 2024-11-11T06:36:18.7233333+00:00
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Atharva Deshpande
20
Reputation points
accepted 2024-11-11T09:24:53.42+00:00
Atharva Deshpande
20
Reputation points
1 answer
Publishing runbook to Automation Gallery
Hi, I'm trying to make an improvement to the runbook at https://github.com/azureautomation/indexes-tables-in-an-azure-database-if-they-have-a-high-fragmentation/blob/master/Metadata.json Besides sending a pull request, with the author permission, I…
asked 2021-06-18T22:55:05.897+00:00
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Dennes Torres
6
Reputation points
answered 2024-11-10T17:12:04.95+00:00
Amira Bedhiafi
26,656
Reputation points
1 answer
The automation account script to list usedIpAddress in vnet attached or associated to which vm in csv report
We are looking for automation script to list the usedIpAddress in vnet is attached or associated to which backed(vm) in csv report and list privateipv4address which attached or associated with backend server(private endpoint or virtual machine)
asked 2024-06-06T19:31:50.07+00:00
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Monalisa
60
Reputation points
answered 2024-11-10T14:13:15.5666667+00:00
Amira Bedhiafi
26,656
Reputation points
1 answer
is it even possible to use Microsoft.PowerApps.Administration.PowerShell in an Azure Runbook?
Import-Module Microsoft.PowerApps.Administration.PowerShell Import-Module Microsoft.PowerApps.PowerShell #Add-PowerAppsAccount #Use for desktop..[desktop works. It returns the filtered environment] #Use for Azure Automation…
asked 2024-11-07T18:07:26.64+00:00
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Guy Martinello
0
Reputation points
answered 2024-11-08T06:54:52.94+00:00
Rahul Podila
350
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers
Hybrid Worker PS 7.2 setup
I'm trying to setup our hybrid workers to use PS 7.2 runbooks. I've installed PS7.2 and added the powershell_7_2_path env variable. When trying to start a runbook using the 7.2 runtime, I get the following error: pwsh.exe is not recognized as a command…
asked 2024-09-13T16:36:28.7533333+00:00
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computerpaul2
21
Reputation points
commented 2024-11-07T11:33:15.04+00:00
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Jan Wrage
5
Reputation points
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Automate daily checks for Azure VMs
Hello, I would like to check the CPU percentage, Disk IOPS, and Memory availability values of Azure VMs daily in an Excel file. I am considering using Azure Automation for this. Is there a script that I can refer to for automating the process of…
asked 2024-10-31T06:59:26.9133333+00:00
Yu-Jeong Seo
110
Reputation points
commented 2024-11-05T00:06:55.6766667+00:00
Yu-Jeong Seo
110
Reputation points
0 answers
Names of Azure Services in the Azure IP Ranges and Service Tags JSON File
What are the official names used for the following Azure services in the Azure IP Ranges and Service Tags – Public Cloud JSON file? Azure Function (AzFunction) Automation Account Azure Batch Analysis Services You can refer to the JSON file…
asked 2024-10-18T11:06:46.5433333+00:00
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Nawani, Anubhav
0
Reputation points
edited the question 2024-11-04T05:02:30.1433333+00:00
vipullag-MSFT
26,396
Reputation points
1 answer
How to connect to ExchangeOnline to Get-DistributionGroup
Hi Guys, I am trying to create and also get distribution list using a powershell runbook (version 5.1) setup in an Azure Automation account. But am having trouble connecting to Exchange Online. ========= My Script (1):- Connect-ExchangeOnline…
asked 2024-10-29T19:21:21.8833333+00:00
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Elvis Eyobor
0
Reputation points
edited the question 2024-11-01T12:57:52.28+00:00
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VarunTha
9,420
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers
Patching Azure VMSS using Azure update mangement
How to do patching on a azure VMSS using Azure update management , What is the process to do it , we are patching VM's using update management , is it possible to patch VMSS also , and what are the things that we need to take care.
asked 2023-01-06T05:34:00.2+00:00
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Azure-learning
56
Reputation points
commented 2024-10-31T03:56:09.31+00:00
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Matthew Mckenzie
5
Reputation points
1 answer
Runbook Jobs Suspended Intermittently
Hi, I am encountering an issue with my runbook jobs. Occasionally, the jobs get suspended after running for approximately 10 minutes, though this behavior is inconsistent. Most of the time, the jobs complete successfully without any problems. To provide…
asked 2024-10-09T12:37:01.41+00:00
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Andreas
0
Reputation points
commented 2024-10-30T09:08:56.0166667+00:00
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Pranay Reddy Madireddy
625
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers
The command was found in the module, but the module could not be loaded - Azure Automation
When I try to run my script in Azure Automation, I get greeted with the following error (since a few weeks apparently). It simply stopped working, I can't explain myself why. System.Management.Automation.CommandNotFoundException: The…
asked 2024-10-01T08:21:17.0933333+00:00
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Schellner, Toni
20
Reputation points
commented 2024-10-29T00:46:41.8233333+00:00
Rahul Podila
350
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers
Connecting VS Code + Azure Automation Plugin to MGGraph Managed Identity?
I loaded my Runbook scripts from my Azure Automation account into VS Code (+Azure Automation Plugin). I am trying to connect to MG Graph via the Managed Identity: Connect-MgGraph -Identity -NoWelcome But I get an error message: Connect-MgGraph:…
asked 2024-10-25T08:16:58.6033333+00:00
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Christian Berger
0
Reputation points
edited the question 2024-10-25T08:27:44.87+00:00
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Tianyu Sun-MSFT
31,401
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor