Here we are – speaking about a topic, which all companies should have discussed and implemented years ago, but most of them didn´t. I will show you with some examples, why you should change your mind and even if you´re on the right train – there are still ways to improve.
Why scripting
Most of the companies think of scripting and automation as of cryptic hieroglyphics, which only the software developer gurus can handle. This is just a self protecting lie to be not forced to learn something new. Scripting (totally equally, which language you are using) is built up logically, which every IT-Administrator or IT- adept person can learn and master. But if you are still in doubt with this thesis you should take a look at the pros of scripting:
Power in the shell 