Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is the practice of defining and managing IT infrastructure through machine-readable code or scripts. IaC is written in languages such as YAML and JSON. Gone are the days of manual, error-prone infrastructure provisioning or configuration. With IaC, infrastructure components (from servers and networks to databases and storage) are defined in code, enabling automation, scalability, and repeatability. The benefits of IaC are as follows:
- Efficiency Redefined: IaC streamlines infrastructure management, reducing the time and effort required for provisioning and configuration. Tasks that once took weeks or days can now be accomplished in minutes or seconds, accelerating the pace of IT operations.
- Consistency and Reproducibility: IaC ensures that infrastructure configurations are consistent across environments, reducing the risk of configuration errors. This consistency extends from development to production, fostering reliability...