4.7 Flashcards
Scripting and automation
1
Q
Automated verification of information going into a system. Limits user input/actions to reduce errors.
Ex. If an admin tries to delete a folder, but accidentally selects a much larger, critical file, this feature will block that action.
A
Guard rails
2
Q
An interface that allows you/a device/a script to programmatically control the service without having to manually log in and click things on a screen.
A
API
3
Q
The 3 largest concerns when creating automation scripts
A
Single point of failure
Technical debt (patching and maintenance may be expensive later)
Ongoing supportability (you might change software, OSs, or the script might become unsupported)