The infrastructure required for RPA depends on the type of automation and the tools used. However, here are some commonly required infrastructure components.
Software Architecture
- Development Studio:
- This component is the interface where developers create, test, and deploy software robots.
- The Development Studio often includes a visual editor for creating automation workflows.
- Robot Management: This component manages the software robots themselves, including their deployment, scheduling, monitoring, and error handling.
- Execution Engine: This component executes automated tasks according to the instructions defined in the workflows, interacting with target applications and systems.
- Analysis and Reporting: This component collects data on the execution of automated processes, provides analytics and reports to assess the performance and efficiency of the robots.
Hardware Architecture
- Servers:
- Servers are used to host the software components, including the development studio, execution engine, and databases needed to store data and configurations.
- Many RPA solutions offer the option to use a cloud infrastructure to host the software components and deploy the robots, providing increased scalability and flexibility available on:
- AWS,
- Microsoft Azure,
- Or Customer Datacenter.
- Workstations: Workstations are used:
- By developers to create and test automations,
- As well as by software robots to execute automated tasks.
In summary, the infrastructure for RPA needs to be robust, flexible, and secure to effectively support automated processes within the organization.
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