# Looking for automation tools to run powershell scripts on multiple servers

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**Created:** [November 30, 2024, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.powershell.org/t/looking-for-automation-tools-to-run-powershell-scripts-on-multiple-servers/25096 "2024-11-30T12:42:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![powershellxyz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecae2f/32.png) [@powershellxyz](https://forums.powershell.org/u/powershellxyz)\
**Post date:** [November 30, 2024, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.powershell.org/t/looking-for-automation-tools-to-run-powershell-scripts-on-multiple-servers/25096/1 "2024-11-30T12:42:23Z")

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Hi all,

I’m looking for some recommendations on automation tools that can help me run my powershell scripts across multiple servers at the same time. i want something reliable and efficient to handle tasks at scale.

Right now, i’m using tools like **scriptrunner** , **cimitra** , and **attune**. they’ve been great for different things:

- **Scriptrunner** : really useful for managing scripts centrally.
- **Attune** : good for running scripts without restarting the whole job.

But i’m curious if there’s anything else out there that might suit my needs better. ideally, i’m looking for something that:

1. can execute scripts on multiple servers at once.
2. provides centralized management and monitoring for scripts.
3. is user-friendly and supports task delegation securely.
4. works well with both windows and linux environments.

If anyone has experience with tools that check these boxes, i’d love to hear your thoughts. real-time debugging or any self-documenting features would be a huge bonus too.

Thanks in advance for any advice or recommendations!

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**Author:** ![neemobeer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forums.powershell.org/neemobeer/32/4087_2.png) [@neemobeer](https://forums.powershell.org/u/neemobeer)\
**Post date:** [November 30, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.powershell.org/t/looking-for-automation-tools-to-run-powershell-scripts-on-multiple-servers/25096/2 "2024-11-30T16:18:05Z")

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MECM, Chef, Ansible, Puppet

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**Author:** ![matt-bloomfield](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dec6dc/32.png) [@matt-bloomfield](https://forums.powershell.org/u/matt-bloomfield)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2024, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.powershell.org/t/looking-for-automation-tools-to-run-powershell-scripts-on-multiple-servers/25096/3 "2024-12-01T10:01:42Z")

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I have used, and I am a fan of PowerShell Universal.

> **[PowerShell Universal - Ironman Software](https://ironmansoftware.com/powershell-universal)**
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> The ultimate command center for your PowerShell environment.

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**Author:** ![gamer.ray2324](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forums.powershell.org/gamer.ray2324/32/5764_2.png) [@gamer.ray2324](https://forums.powershell.org/u/gamer.ray2324)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2024, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.powershell.org/t/looking-for-automation-tools-to-run-powershell-scripts-on-multiple-servers/25096/4 "2024-12-02T08:23:53Z")

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You might want to consider tools like **Ansible** or **Puppet**. Both are great for running PowerShell scripts across multiple servers, offering centralized management, and supporting both Windows and Linux environments. Ansible, in particular, is known for its simplicity and ease of use. Both tools also provide secure task delegation and monitoring capabilities, making them ideal for handling tasks at scale.

Hope this helps!

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/powershell/original/1X/385e4f9fe133561ad30a814262fe0e0ae6bc3ef0.png) [@system](https://forums.powershell.org/u/system)\
**Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.powershell.org/t/looking-for-automation-tools-to-run-powershell-scripts-on-multiple-servers/25096/5 "2025-01-01T08:24:14Z")

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