Because if you’re a Linux engineer such as myself, automating stuff with simple scripts make things work better…or something like that :)
No, but for real, what does script automation “buy you”?
How about…
- Reducing the possibility of human error (that’s a big one if you ask me)
- Streamlines workflows…especially if you tie your scripts in with other automation tools/platforms such as Red Hat Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Python Fabric, etc.
- Gives you back time to focus on the less mundane stuff…like that todo list that keeps getting longer and longer by the day ;)
I’m really looking forward to delving into this topic more as time permits.