In Episode 17, Ben and Scott review Azure Automation, Microsoft's cloud-based automation platform.

* Azure Automation Overview

* Azure Automation Integration Modules

* Variable assets in Azure Automation

* Credential assets in Azure Automation

* Runbook execution in Azure Automation

* Checkpoints in PowerShell Workflow

* Azure Automation: Reliable, Fault-Tolerant Runbook Execution Using Checkpoints

* Automate resources in your data center or cloud with Hybrid Runbook Worker

* Azure Automation Pricing