Infrastructure as Code
Manual server configuration is error-prone and slow. Automation ensures consistency and speed.
Configuration Management
Ansible manages configuration without agents. Puppet enforces desired state. Chef automates infrastructure deployment. SaltStack provides event-driven automation.
Cloud Automation
Terraform provisions infrastructure across clouds. CloudFormation manages AWS resources. ARM templates handle Azure deployments. Pulumi enables programming language choice.
CI/CD Pipelines
Automated testing catches errors early. Continuous integration merges code frequently. Continuous deployment releases automatically. Pipeline as code enables version control.
Monitoring Automation
Automated alert response. Self-healing systems. Capacity scaling triggers. Incident escalation procedures.
Security Automation
Vulnerability scanning in pipelines. Automated patching workflows. Compliance checking. Security testing integration.
Benefits
Faster deployment cycles. Reduced configuration errors. Improved disaster recovery. Better audit trails. Consistent environments.
Getting Started
Document current processes. Choose appropriate tools. Start with non-critical systems. Iterate and expand coverage.
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