4.7 Flashcards

Scripting and automation

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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.

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Guard rails

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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.

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API

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The 3 largest concerns when creating automation scripts

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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)

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