Democratizing RPA with Power Automate Desktop
Democratizing RPA with Power Automate Desktop

Author: Peter Krause

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2023-04-28

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 180323038X

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Discover how desktop flows can interact with your everyday tools and automate tasks, freeing up time to do more important things Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Learn how Office programs can assist with automating recurring tasks Maintain superior work quality by including daily desktop and web applications in your flows Enrich your flows with additional AI-based information and integrate them with cloud systems Book DescriptionWhether you want to organize simple files or perform more complex consolidations between different Office programs and remote-control applications that don't allow outside access, Power Automate Desktop helps meet these challenges. This book shows you how to leverage this workflow automation platform by explaining the underlying RPA concepts in a step-by-step way. You’ll start with simple flows that can be easily recorded and further processed using the built-in recorder. Later, you’ll learn how to use the more advanced actions to automate folder and file management and enable Office programs to interact with each other. You’ll also get to grips with integrating desktop flows into other cloud environments and further enhance their value using AI. As you progress, you’ll understand how flows can run unattended and how they are managed in the Power Platform, as well as key concepts such as creating, modifying, debugging, and error-handling UI flows. Finally, the book will guide you to use Process Automation Designer (PAD) in conjunction with your frequently used desktop systems to automate routine tasks. By the end of this book, you’ll have become a Power Automate Desktop expert, automating both professional and personal tasks.What you will learn Master RPA with Power Automate Desktop to commence your debut flow Grasp all essential product concepts such as UI flow creation and modification, debugging, and error handling Use PAD to automate tasks in conjunction with the frequently used systems on your desktop Attain proficiency in configuring flows that run unattended to achieve seamless automation Discover how to use AI to enrich your flows with insights from different AI models Explore how to integrate a flow in a broader cloud context Who this book is for Whether you’re a home user looking to automate simple tasks on your workstation or a business user or citizen developer seeking to automate more complex rule-based processes, this book will help you overcome the challenge. No knowledge of a programming language is required, but in the more advanced chapters, a general understanding of information technology, including basic programming language structures, protocols, and cloud concepts, will be helpful.

RPA Solution Architect's Handbook
RPA Solution Architect's Handbook

Author: Sachin Sahgal

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2023-06-14

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 1803244003

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Drive digital transformation by increasing efficiency and ROI for your organization as a robotic process automation (RPA) solution architect Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Learn architectural design and analysis of enterprise-wide RPA systems with real-world use cases Explore tips and best practices to deliver scalable business outcomes through RPA implementation Overcome challenges in intelligent automation, data, and security while building RPA solutions Book Description RPA solution architects play an important role in the automation journey and initiatives within the organization. However, the implementation process is quite complex and daunting at times. RPA Solution Architect's Handbook is a playbook for solution architects looking to build well-designed and scalable RPA solutions. You'll begin by understanding the different roles, responsibilities, and interactions between cross-functional teams. Then, you'll learn about the pillars of a good design: stability, maintainability, scalability, and resilience, helping you develop a process design document, solution design document, SIT/UAT scripts, and wireframes. You'll also learn how to design reusable components for faster, cheaper, and better RPA implementation, and design and develop best practices for module decoupling, handling garbage collection, and exception handling. At the end of the book, you'll explore the concepts of privacy, security, reporting automated processes, analytics, and taking preventive action to keep the bots healthy. By the end of this book, you'll be well equipped to undertake a complete RPA process from design to implementation efficiently. What you will learn Understand the architectural considerations for stability, maintainability, and resilience for effective RPA solution design Interact with cross-functional teams for seamless RPA implementation Write effective RPA documentation, non-functional requirements, and effective UAT scripts Demo RPA solutions, receive feedback, and triage additional requirements based on complexity, time, and cost Design considerations for intelligent automation and learn about RPA as a service Explore best practices for decoupling, handling garbage collection, and exception handling Who this book is for This book is for RPA developers, RPA Sr. developers, or RPA analysts looking to become RPA solution architects. If you are an RPA solution architect, then this book can help you advance your understanding and become more efficient. Familiarity with RPA documentation like SDD, and PDD along with hands-on experience with either one or more RPA tools will be helpful but is not mandatory.

Odoo Development Cookbook
Odoo Development Cookbook

Author: Husen Daudi

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2024-05-31

Total Pages: 774

ISBN-13: 1805129473

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Take your Odoo development skills to the next level by following real-world examples to solve complex business problems with this trusted community edition book, officially endorsed by Odoo Key Features Create web client components using the latest features in the Odoo Web Library Discover new widgets for display screens, fields, and attributes in Odoo 17 Build apps and websites with confidence with the help of this trusted community edition Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionThe latest version of the powerful Odoo framework uncovers a wide variety of features for rapid application development. Written by seasoned Odoo experts, this updated Odoo Development Cookbook will help you explore Odoo 17’s new features and use them to develop applications from scratch. You'll learn about website development concepts and get to grips with the Odoo Web Library (OWL), as well as create a new Odoo module from the ground up before progressing to advanced framework concepts. The book also shows you how to modify existing applications, including Point of Sale (POS) applications. Going beyond backend development, you'll discover advanced JavaScript recipes for creating new views and widgets. You'll get a clear understanding of website development and be on your way to becoming a proficient Odoo developer by studying performance optimization, debugging, and automated testing. By the end of this book, you'll have the knowledge you need to build impressive applications and be well-versed in Odoo development best practices.What you will learn Build intuitive websites with Odoo CMS using dynamic building blocks Get to grips with advanced concepts such as caching, prefetching, and debugging Modify backend JavaScript components and POS applications with the updated OWL framework Connect and access any object in Odoo via Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs) Manage, deploy, and test an Odoo instance with Odoo.sh Configure IoT Box to add and upgrade Point of Sale (POS) hardware Find out how to implement in-app purchase services Who this book is for This book is for developers who are new to the Odoo framework and want to develop effective business applications. Experienced Odoo developers looking to revisit specific topics or discover new features in Odoo 17 may also benefit from this book. Basic knowledge of Python programming and JavaScript programming is necessary to get the most out of this book.

Automate Testing for Power Apps
Automate Testing for Power Apps

Author: César Calvo

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2023-10-31

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1803246952

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Improve your Power Apps' quality and business value with efficient automation testing tools such as Test Studio and Test Engine Key Features Understand the basics of low-code testing automation and how it applies to Power Apps Master the use of Test Studio and Test Engine for Canvas apps’ testing Extend testing automation for PCF, ALM, Mocks, Telemetry, and model-driven apps Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionLow-code testing helps build better applications, freeing developers from frustrating problems faced while enhancing app features. Automate Testing for Power Apps will help you use automation testing to build better Canvas apps. You’ll start by understanding the fundamentals of automation testing, different approaches for low-code testing, and its application to Power Apps. Next, you’ll learn how to use Test Studio, Power Automate Desktop, and other tools to automate testing for your Canvas apps. You'll find out how to incorporate testing into your deployment processes for faster and more reliable releases. Additionally, this book covers advanced topics such as PCF components testing and model-driven apps. You’ll discover the new open-source project, Power Apps Test Engine, that’ll provide you with a single automated testing platform for all Power Apps. You'll learn how to test these more complex components to ensure the highest quality and business value for your Power Apps. By the end of this book, you'll have become a pro at using automation testing to build better Power Apps, reduce app release times, and increase the quality of your applications.What you will learn Explore the basics of automation testing and how it applies to Power Apps Understand the basics of Power Fx and how to use it in app testing Find out how to use Test Studio, Test Engine, and other tools for Canvas app testing Discover advanced topics such as PCF components and model-driven app testing Incorporate testing into your deployment processes Employ best practices for using testing automation to enhance the quality of your apps Who this book is forWhether you are a citizen developer, pro Power App maker, or IT generalist interested in learning about testing automation to improve the business value and quality of your Power Apps, this book will help you to accomplish your goal. Working knowledge of Power Apps with a basic understanding of Power platform is required to get the most out of this book.

Intelligent Automation with Blue Prism
Intelligent Automation with Blue Prism

Author: James Man

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2024-01-12

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1803248394

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Become an expert at developing, designing, and managing intelligent automation solutions in Blue Prism Key Features Learn how to develop and design complex IPA solutions in Blue Prism Leverage machine learning to accelerate productions running at high scale and volume Discover how development in IA differs from RPA while working on real-world IA use cases Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionIntelligent Automation (IA) stands out as an impactful enterprise technology, shaping the future of work. As the world grapples with challenges like labor shortages and an aging workforce, the spotlight is on IA as a transformative solution. This book is your hands-on guide to integrating machine learning with Blue Prism (BP). You'll learn how to design IA solutions using Work Queues, Session Variables, and more, and understand the criteria for evaluating ML for automation to create proper solution design. Once you’ve learned how to create reusable IA templates from best practices, you’ll see how they reduce the time needed to bring a solution into production. The book then takes you through the BP Control Room and management aspects of an IA solution, introducing you to the unique management concerns IA presents compared to RPA, due to the uncertainty by model predictions and an evolving regulatory environment that restricts IA use. The book highlights IA’s impact on the wider automation context through user permissions, security, deployments, and BP's Robotic Operating Model, and concludes by recreating a real-world intelligent automation processes in BP. This book is not just practical; it’s also enriched by real-life experience and the insights distilled from the authors’ research at MIT, which examined over 70 IA use cases.What you will learn Harness the integration of Blue Prism with machine learning to make predictions Explore concepts that guide to the design of maintainable IA solutions Understand how IA impacts Control Room operations Implement best practices for managing the risks associated with IA Develop reusable templates to kickstart IA development Uncover the design principles behind real-life IA examples used in production Who this book is for This book is for RPA developers looking to get hands-on with integrating machine learning predictions into Blue Prism processes. No prior model building experience is required, as the focus is on using ML in an automated manner. Developers who want to understand how to design Blue Prism solutions for intelligent automation, as well as RPA process controllers and COE management will benefit from this book. Anyone involved in managing the uncertainty and risks introduced by machine learning in the automation program will find this guide insightful.

Workflow Automation with Microsoft Power Automate
Workflow Automation with Microsoft Power Automate

Author: Aaron Guilmette

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2020-09-18

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 1839218347

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Find our new updated edition to get the latest industry knowledge at your disposal Key Features Learn the latest in Power Automate with updated user interface visuals and new technology included Apply practical knowledge like managing user inputs, documents, approvals, and database storage Create flows that integrate with services both inside and outside the Microsoft 365 ecosystem Book DescriptionMicrosoft Power Automate is a workflow automation solution included in Microsoft 365. This book explores the core concepts of workflow automation, such as working with connectors, triggers, and actions, along with their practical implementation in automating business tasks and simplifying digital processes to boost enterprise productivity.What you will learn Learn the basic building blocks of Power Automate capabilities Explore connectors in Power Automate to automate email workflows Discover how to make a flow for copying files between cloud services Configure Power Automate Desktop flows for your business needs Build on examples to create complex database and approval flows Connect common business applications like Outlook, Forms, and Teams Learn the introductory concepts for robotic process automation Discover how to use AI sentiment analysis Who this book is for The book is for technologists, system administrators, and Power users with little or no Microsoft Power Automate experience. Familiarity with basic Microsoft 365 services is expected.

Deep Dive into Power Automate
Deep Dive into Power Automate

Author: Goloknath Mishra

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2023-12-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781484297315

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Understand the basics of flow and learn how to implement guidelines in real-life scenarios, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA) capabilities. This book covers the evolution of flow and how it is transformed to a full-fledged RPA (such as Power Automate). The book starts with an introduction to flow and its transformation to Process Automation. You will learn how to create a Power Automate environment and demonstrate different types of flows within it. Author Goloknath Mishra takes you through various types of cloud flows and their best practices. Desktop Flows (RPA) or Power Automate Desktop (PAD) is discussed and the author teaches you its architecture, installation steps, and how to manage, schedule, and share a desktop. You will learn about Business Process Flow, Process Advisors, and AI Builder. You also will go through licensing considerations in Power Automate and AI Builder, and demonstrate all of your learnings through a mini project. After reading the book, you will have gained expertise in Power Automate and be able to implement its guidelines and solve problems at your organization. What Will You Learn Know the difference between Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Understand the different types of flows in Power Automate Create various types of cloud flows, Desktop flows, Business Process flows, and AI Builder models Study common use cases and be aware of Power Automate best practices Who This Book Is For Business executives, citizen developers, IT professionals, and computer scientists who wish to efficiently automate monotonous work

Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere
Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere

Author: Husan Mahey

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2020-11-24

Total Pages: 555

ISBN-13: 1839216565

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Discover Automation Anywhere best practices and strategies for building scalable automation solutions for your organization Key FeaturesBuild RPA robots using the latest features of cloud-based Automation Anywhere A2019Explore real-world scenarios with AA A2019 to understand the wide range of capabilities available for your RPA projectsBuild complete software robots to automate business processes with the help of step-by-step walkthroughsBook Description With an increase in the number of organizations deploying RPA solutions, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is quickly becoming the most desired skill set for both developers starting their career and seasoned professionals. This book will show you how to use Automation Anywhere A2019, one of the leading platforms used widely for RPA. Starting with an introduction to RPA and Automation Anywhere, the book will guide you through the registration, installation, and configuration of the Bot agent and Control Room. With the help of easy-to-follow instructions, you'll build your first bot and discover how you can automate tasks with Excel, Word, emails, XML, and PDF files. You'll learn from practical examples based on real-world business scenarios, and gain insights into building more robust and resilient bots, executing external scripts such as VBScripts and Python, and adding error handling routines. By the end of this RPA book, you'll have developed the skills required to install and configure an RPA platform confidently and have a solid understanding of how to build complex and robust, yet performant, bots. What you will learnExplore effective techniques for installing and configuring an Automation Anywhere A2019 platformBuild software robots to automate tasks and simplify complex business processesDesign resilient bots that are modular and reusableUnderstand how to add error handling functionality and discover troubleshooting techniquesDesign bots to automate tasks in Excel, Word, emails, XML, and PDF filesImplement effective automation strategies using RPA best practicesWho this book is for This Automation Anywhere RPA book is for automation engineers, RPA professionals, and automation consultants who are looking to explore the capabilities of Automation Anywhere for building intelligent automation strategy for enterprises. A solid understanding of programming concepts and exposure to the Automation Anywhere platform is necessary to get started with this book.

Robotic Process Automation Projects
Robotic Process Automation Projects

Author: Nandan Mullakara

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2020-05-26

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 1839210958

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Learn RPA by building business solutions such as ERP and CRM automation, software robots, and intelligent process automation from scratch Key FeaturesUse popular RPA tools Automation Anywhere A2019 and UiPath, for real-world task automationBuild automation solutions for domains such as System Administration, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Customer RelationsExtend your RPA capabilities by implementing Intelligent process automation with APIs and AIBook Description Robotic Process automation helps businesses to automate monotonous tasks that can be performed by machines. This project-based guide will help you progress through easy to more advanced RPA projects. You'll learn the principles of RPA and how to architect solutions to meet the demands of business automation, along with exploring the most popular RPA tools - UiPath and Automation Anywhere. In the first part, you'll learn how to use UiPath by building a simple helpdesk ticket system. You'll then automate CRM systems by integrating Excel data with UiPath. After this, the book will guide you through building an AI-based social media moderator using Google Cloud Vision API. In the second part, you'll learn about Automation Anywhere's latest Cloud RPA platform (A2019) by creating projects such as an automated ERP administration system, an AI bot for order and invoice processing, and an automated emergency notification system for employees. Later, you'll get hands-on with advanced RPA tasks such as invoking APIs, before covering complex concepts such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in automation to take your understanding of RPA to the next level. By the end of the book, you'll have a solid foundation in RPA with experience in building real-world projects. What you will learnExplore RPA principles, techniques, and tools using an example-driven approachUnderstand the basics of UiPath by building a helpdesk ticket generation systemAutomate read and write operations from Excel in a CRM system using UiPathBuild an AI-based social media moderator platform using Google Cloud Vision API with UiPathExplore how to use Automation Anywhere by building a simple sales order processing systemBuild an automated employee emergency reporting system using Automation AnywhereTest your knowledge of building an automated workflow through fun exercisesWho this book is for This RPA book is for enterprise application developers, software developers, business analysts, or any professional who wants to implement RPA across various domains of the business. The book assumes some understanding of enterprise systems. Computer programming experience will also be beneficial.

Strategies for e-Business
Strategies for e-Business

Author: Tawfik Jelassi

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-06-28

Total Pages: 793

ISBN-13: 3030489507

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This is the fourth edition of a unique textbook that provides extensive coverage of the evolution, the current state, and the practice of e-business strategies. It provides a solid introduction to understanding e-business and e-commerce by combining fundamental concepts and application models with practice-based case studies. An ideal classroom companion for business schools, the authors use their extensive knowledge to show how corporate strategy can imbibe and thrive by adopting vibrant e-business frameworks with proper tools. Students will gain a thorough knowledge of developing electronic and mobile commerce strategies and the methods to deal with these issues and challenges.