Runbook parameters in Microsoft Azure

Runbook parameters are specific settings that you must configure to define a runbook action. They define the runbook behavior depending on the action initial state or result.

The following table describes the configurable runbook parameters for each action.

Runbook parameter Available for action Description
Continue if already done
  • Failover server
  • Start server
  • Stop server
  • Failback server

This parameter defines the runbook behavior when the required action is already done (for example, a failover has already been performed or a server is already running). When enabled, the runbook issues a warning and proceeds. When disabled, the action fails, and then the runbook fails too.

By default, this parameter is enabled.
Continue if failed
  • Failover server
  • Start server
  • Stop server
  • Failback server

This parameter defines the runbook behavior when the required action fails. When enabled, the runbook issues a warning and proceeds. When disabled, the action fails, and then the runbook fails too.

By default, this parameter is disabled.