Optimizing Azure Table Storage: Automated Data Cleanup using a PowerShell script with Azure Automate

Here are the steps to schedule a PowerShell script in Azure Automation :-

1. Create an Azure Automation Account by following the link:

   • Quickstart - Create an Azure Automation account using the portal | Microsoft Learn

2. Add Modules to Azure Automation Account:

   • Navigate to the created automation account page.
   • Go to the "Modules" tab under the "Shared Resources" section and choose the "Add a module" option.
   • You can either manually import modules from your local machine or import inbuilt modules from the gallery.
   • In this article, we will proceed with the gallery option.
   • Search for the Storage Modules.
   • Add the module with recommended Runtime version.

3. Create a PowerShell Runbook:

   • In the Azure Portal, navigate to your Automation Account.
   • Under "Process Automation", select "Runbooks".
   • Click on "Create a runbook".
   • Enter a name for the runbook, select "PowerShell" as the Runbook type, and click "Create".
   • Once Runbook is created, in the "Edit PowerShell Runbook" page.
   • Enter your PowerShell script and click "Publish".

4. Schedule the Runbook:

   • Go to the respective Runbook and choose the "Link to schedule" option.
   • Select the "Link a schedule to your Runbook" option and choose the appropriate schedule.
   • If you go ahead wit Schedule option, you can create a new schedule by specifying the name, description, start date, time, time zone, and repeating information.

5. Monitor the Runbook:

   • You can monitor the runbook's execution by going to the Jobs section under Process Automation in your Automation account.
   • Here, you can see the status of the runbook jobs, view job details, and troubleshoot any issues.

These steps should help you schedule your PowerShell script in Azure Automation. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!