Getting started
Get the information that you need to get started with IBM Robotic Process Automation by developing and deploying your first bot.
Learn more about the product
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What is RPA
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a technology which aims to automate repetitive, and time-consuming back-end office tasks using software robots that can emulate human actions in a computer. -
What is IBM Robotic Process Automation
IBM Robotic Process Automation is a hybrid-architecture tool that helps you automate tedious and repetitive back-office tasks, so you can minimize costs, increase efficiency, and streamline your processes.
Sign in and set up your environment
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Getting access to the platform
Sign-up on IBM Robotic Process Automation through the trial experience at no cost, or the IBM SkillsBuild for academic initiatives. Also, sign in to your product environment to get the resources that you need to install IBM RPA. -
Install IBM RPA
Install IBM Robotic Process Automation according to the offering you purchased.
Getting started with unattended bots
Developing and deploying your first bot
Requirements
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Creating the script
Learn how to create a script. -
Publishing the script
Learn how to publish a script. -
Deploying the script
Learn how to deploy a script by using the scheduler or IBM RPA Launcher.-
Creating a project
Learn how to create a project, so you can go to the next topic and create a bot. -
Creating a bot
Learn how to create a bot. -
Scheduling a bot
Learn how to schedule a bot to run your script. Scheduling a bot is available starting from IBM Robotic Process Automation 23.0.7. Before version 23.0.7, you must use Scheduling scripts instead.
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Getting started with attended bots
Developing and deploying your first bot
Requirements
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Creating the script
Learn how to create a script. -
Publishing the script
Learn how to publish a script. -
Launching the script
Learn how to launch the script you created.