Self-service runbooks for operations teams
Blog post from Octopus Deploy
Runbooks are standardized procedures used by operations teams to carry out repetitive tasks reliably and efficiently, often through automation. Self-service runbooks empower users to execute these tasks independently, saving time and reducing the burden on IT teams while maintaining control over data and access. By implementing self-service options, organizations can decrease shadow IT occurrences, as users are more likely to adhere to approved protocols when they can quickly and easily address their needs. These runbooks can also enhance system reliability by integrating with monitoring tools to automatically respond to issues like server outages. Ultimately, self-service runbooks benefit both users and IT teams by streamlining processes, minimizing errors, and freeing up resources for more strategic work.