Cloud automation involves automating individual tasks or processes to consistently achieve a desired outcome. Cloud orchestration is the process of coordinating and managing these automated tasks to create a larger, more cohesive IT workflow. Both play an important role in managing cloud resources. Automation tools streamline repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure consistency across cloud infrastructure. These tools can integrate with platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, allowing teams to manage resources using scripts, templates, or workflows. Examples of such tools include Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.