<ul><li>Automating application deployments saves time and reduces human errors. The process involves deploying a Spring Boot WAR app inside a Vagrant-managed Ubuntu machine using a Shell Script.</li><li>Prerequisites include having Git, Vagrant, VirtualBox installed and basic knowledge of the Linux terminal. A Spring Boot WAR file is required.</li><li>Steps include cloning the project using 'git clone', navigating to the Spring Boot app directory in the Vagrant Box, creating and running a setup script to update packages, install Java and Tomcat, deploy the WAR file, restart Tomcat, and check the machine's IP address.</li><li>After accessing the app in the browser, users can exit and destroy the Vagrant machine to clean up the environment. This guide serves as an introduction to automation with shell scripting and encourages sharing and questions.</li></ul>

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