# Overview

There are many Task Types available, including scripts added directly, scripts and templates from the Library section, recipes, playbooks, puppet agent installs, and http (api) calls. Tasks are primarily created for use in Workflows, but a single Task can be executed on an existing instance via Actions  >  Run Task.

**Subtopics**  

- **[Role Permissions](https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/api/document/sd00007510en_us/render?page=GUID-37778D27-BA20-4EAB-8717-79D7B62A5DC3.html)**
