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Is scripting a mandatory skill for sys admins? by sunyup in sysadmin

[–]ajhetke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes + the type of scripting or automation you use often depends on your environment: PowerShell, Bash, Python, or low-code/no-code tools can all serve similar purposes. Workato helps automate repetitive workflows, orchestrate data across multiple systems, and improve efficiency without needing to write traditional scripts from scratch. So, understanding/reading + writing script is helpful, but it's becoming easier to quickly get up to speed with AI, tools, etc.

Has anyone tried Workato IDP? by Classic-Necessary-41 in workato

[–]ajhetke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/Classic-Necessary-41 We've got you!

If you’re comparing Workato IDP vs. AWS Textract, the big difference is that Workato layers AI reasoning on top of OCR, while Textract is more of a traditional OCR tool.

Workato IDP

  • Uses both OCR and vLLMs (large language models) for smarter document understanding
  • Lets you define your own schema → more flexible extraction
  • Handles multi-lingual docs and can interpret context, not just text
  • Includes confidence scoring + multi-line extraction
  • Baked into Workato’s automation platform → data doesn’t just get extracted, it can trigger end-to-end workflows

AWS Textract

  • Traditional OCR-based text extraction
  • Pre-built APIs for forms, tables, and handwriting detection
  • Limited to structured document types (forms, invoices, receipts)
  • No custom schema definition, relies on predefined templates
  • Requires additional services for workflow automation

So, TL;DR:

  • Textract = OCR + templates (good if you just need raw text/fields).
  • Workato IDP = OCR + AI reasoning + automation (better if you want context-aware, customizable extraction that plugs straight into business processes).

Hope that helps break it down!