This document discusses automation and provides examples of tools and techniques for automating tasks. It covers reasons for automating like making processes clearly defined and eliminating variations. Challenges of automation like requiring a strong understanding of processes are also outlined. Specific automation tools are then described, like Ansible for provisioning and Phing for deployment. Examples are given for using these tools to automate server setup and deployment. The document concludes by emphasizing that automation is attainable and solicits feedback.