Why automate IT administration tasks? - PowerShell Tutorial

- [Narrator] Why should we automate IT administration tasks? It's really important for us to consider automating IT administration tasks because first off, it will save us time and effort. Automating repetitive and time consuming tasks allows IT administrators to focus on higher value activities that require more input and expertise. It will also help reduce errors. Automating tasks reduces the likelihood of me making an error. It will help improve the overall reliability and stability of our IT systems. And then from a consistency perspective, automation ensures that tasks are performed consistently and according to predefined rules, reducing the risk of configuration drift and other inconsistencies. We should also consider the fact that it's a scalable option. Automation makes it easier to manage larger and more complex IT environments as it allows for efficient management of a large number of systems and devices, often at the same time. From a compliance perspective, automation can help you as an organization comply with industry and regulatory requirements by enforcing standard operating procedures and ensuring that policies are consistently applied. And then of course, it always comes down to money, cost savings. Automating your IT administration tasks can lead to cost savings by reducing the need for manual labor, minimizing downtime and improving the overall efficiency of IT operations. The benefits of using PowerShell for automating IT administration tasks instead of other scripting languages really come down to these three. The first one is it's built for Windows. PowerShell is a native Windows automation tool that is specifically designed for Windows-based environments. This means that it integrates seamlessly with Microsoft products and services making it an ideal tool for automating tasks in a Windows environment. There's also a wide range of functionality. PowerShell offers automation for IT, including command line interfaces, scripting and automation frameworks. It also supports a variety of data formats such as XML JSON, and CSV, making it a versatile tool for automating your tasks. And of course, it's fairly easy to learn and use. PowerShell has a user-friendly syntax and it's easy to learn and use, even for IT administrators who have little or no programming experience. It also includes extensive documentation and a large number of users who share tips, tricks and best practices within the community. This makes it an accessible and great tool for you as an IT administrator who want to automate your daily tasks but may not have that programming background and be concerned about that.