How to fix: Method 'get_SerializationSettings' does not have an implementation
I just wanted to automate this powershell script to activate Sftp for BlobStorage only for half an hour in the evening using the automation account: $resourceGroupName = "xxxx" $storageAccountName = "yyyyy" Set-AzStorageAccount…
What steps do i take to upgrade to Azure Update Management
I am looking at migrating from Azure automation to Azure update management and i wondered if i need to run the script in this guide, or do i just need to follow the steps in the table? Also, we are looking at implementing this in a terraform script. Is…
Unable to run a python runbook in Azure Automation
Hi Team, I have created a python runbook (3.10 preview) in Azure automation and when I started to test the runbooks which has pandas dependencies in test pane it is showing the below error, which I'm not able to fix.
Retirement Announcement – Azure Automation Update Management solution will end on 31st August 2024
On 31st August 2024, support for Azure Automation Update Management will end. The offering is dependent on the Log Analytics agent which will also deprecate the same day. Before that date, please migrate to Azure Update Manager, a native functionality…
Issue setting up automation account for SQL DB autoscaling
Hello I am trying to set an automation account up for SQL DB autoscaling as in this article: https://www.sqlshack.com/azure-automation-automatic-scaling-azure-sql-databases-based-on-cpu-usage-threshold/ But I am getting this error when testing the…
Azure Cloud - creating Automation Account - Bad request error
I found a problem while creating an Automation Account either with use of Azure Portal or with use of Power Shell. I get the same error "Bad request" - description "Message":"Something went wrong. Please contact support."}…
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…
SSM Document alternative for Linux/Windows on azure
SSM Document alternative for Linux/Windows on azure We looked into DSC for windows however we are not convinced. We also need common solution that includes linux too.
Cannot find path 'C:\Modules\User\AzureAD\Microsoft.IdentityModel.Clients.ActiveDirectory.dll
I have this following line in my runbook: Add-Type However, I am getting the below error: Ran into an issue: Cannot bind parameter 'Path' to the target. Exception setting "Path": "Cannot find path…
Azure Update Management - Updates not showing in Update History on On-Premise servers.
Good morning, I am wondering why updates managed by Azure Update Management do not show in the Update History when installed to our on-premise servers? Some of them show in Programs and Features > View Installed Updates but not all. Thanks Mat
How to fix this issue
Unable to acquire token for tenant 'organizations' with error 'ManagedIdentityCredential authentication failed: Internal Server Error! Status: 500 (Internal Server Error) Script: Param( [string]$resourceGroup, [string]$method, [string]$UAMI )
Powershell runtime version support for runbooks - some confusion - not 7.1 but 5.1 supported
I wondered why runtime version 7.1 for powershell runbooks isn't supported but runtime version 5.1 is supported?
Powershell script to auto shutdown virtual machines.
I want to shutdown the virtual machines in azure for users through a powershell script. Can someone provide please.
runbook error
Getting error on runbook, but other runbooks run fine. It is just a disable-transport rule runbook. A server side error has occurred because of which the operation could not be completed. Please try again after some time. If the problem still persists,…
Create Automation Account gives 'Bad Request'
getting 'Bad request' when attempting to create an Automation Account, anyone has an idea why? Thanks! { "authorization": { "action": "Microsoft.Automation/automationAccounts/write", # "scope":…
Minimum Permissions to create/modify AD users and create Runbooks
Can anyone let me know the minimum permissions for a service account to have the ability to create / run / runbooks and create modify Entra ID's? Currently the service account is set to Global Admin - client is trying to limit the amount of Global Admin…
Option to start a runbook on a hybrid worker disappeared
Dear Community, I am currently facing an unusual issue: An Azure Automation Runbook, which has always worked as expected on a hybrid worker, suddenly "lost" the option to be started on a hybrid worker. When I call the webhook, it responds with…
Automation Account Create Issue
Hello everyone, I am using a scheduled runbook via Powershell in my Azure account. But recently my runbooks were showing as queued. I thought there might be a problem with my automation account and I wanted to delete my automation account and add it…
Deploy Azure Automation Account
Hi, Whenever I try to create an automation account I get the following error: { "status": "Failed", "error": { "code": "BadRequest", "message":…
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.