Initial steps to consider before creating a Runbook

The Microsoft System Center 2016 Orchestrator (SCO) automation is implemented with what is known as Runbooks. Runbooks help us implement manual tasks using a workflow approach.

This recipe provides example steps to identify candidates for SCO automation.

Getting ready

The key to a successful conversion of a manual process to a semi or fully automated process is a clear understanding of what you are trying to automate. A recognized method for describing the manual process is the use of stories better known as scenarios. Scenarios typically involve one or more stakeholders responsible for the ownership and execution of the process. You must plan to involve all the stakeholders of the scenarios you plan to automate using SCO. At a minimum, you must involve the owner of the process.

How to do it...

The following figure provides a visual summary and the order of the tasks you need to perform to complete this recipe:

Let's go through these three steps...