Automation Decisions

I’ve been scripting and automating things since the days of DOS 3.3, beginning with batch files. It always felt like magic. I could cast a charm simply by typing a few characters on a keyboard. Naturally, my magic skills went from batch files to VBScript to PowerShell. Throughout it all, I’ve also had an internal decision tree regarding automation. Over the years, I’ve seen IT pros new to scripting and automation needlessly struggle. Often it is due to a deficiency in their decision tree. Today I thought I’d help you nurture yours.

Is it Worth the Investment?

This is the first question you should always ask when considering a new automation project. I’m sure you’ve all heard the phrase, “Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.” This is especially true in the PowerShell community.