IaC is an approach to managing and provisioning computing infrastructure through machine-readable code and automation, rather than manual processes. In IaC, infrastructure is defined, configured, and managed using code, which can be version-controlled and treated like any other software application.
IaC involves:
IaC provides several benefits, including improved efficiency, reduced manual errors, enhanced collaboration among teams, and greater control over infrastructure changes. Popular IaC tools and frameworks include Terraform/OpenTofu, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef, which allow organizations to manage their infrastructure as code across on-premises, hybrid, or cloud environments.
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