# Create an Azure automation runbook

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This process uses the [Runtime Environment experience](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/runtime-environment-overview).
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The **Az.Accounts** and **Az.Storage** modules are required to execute this runbook. If you wish to use a **System-generated Runtime environment**, you should be fine as the Az modules are already included. If you use your own runtime environment, make sure the Az modules are included.
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It is highly recommend to use the latest PowerShell Core runtime version to execute the runbook (7.2 at the time of writing)
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## Download the Runbook script

Download the [Export-MSGraphPatchMyPCData.ps1](https://github.com/SMSAgentSoftware/PatchMyPCReport/blob/main/Export-MSGraphPatchMyPCData.ps1) runbook from my GitHub repo.

## Configure the script

In the runbook script, set the **first four** variables in the **Variables** script region at the top.

**$ReportType**. Only the '**Overview**' report is now available.

**$ResourceGroup**. Enter the name of the Azure resource group containing your Azure storage account.

**$StorageAccount**. Enter the name of the Azure storage account.

**$Container**. Enter the name of the Container in your storage account where you'll be exporting the data.

## Create the Runbook

* Click on the **Runbooks** pane and choose **Create a runbook**
* Choose **Browse for file** and locate the runbook script file
* Select a **Runtime Environment**
* Enter a **Description** if desired, and click **Review + Create**, then **Create**
* In the **Edit PowerShell Runbook** window**, Publish** the runbook

## Schedule the Runbook

Schedule the Runbook to execute at regular intervals to keep the data updated.

* In the Azure portal, in the automation account, open the Runbook you created
* Click **Link to schedule**
* In the **Schedule** section, select an existing schedule or create a new one

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