Day 26: Mastering Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Adrian Rubico

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Mar 24, 2025

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01:11 AM GMT+8

In this blog discusses Infrastructure as Code (IaC), a key DevOps practice that allows teams to manage and provision cloud resources using code. Our discussion will focus on the benefits of IaC, how it improves scalability and consistency, and why it's a fundamental approach in modern cloud computing.

What is Infrastructure as Code

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is the practice of managing and provisioning infrastructure using code instead of manual processes. It enables automation, repeatability, and scalability for cloud environments.

Benefits of IaC

BenefitDescription
ConsistencyEnsures infrastructure is deployed the same way every time.
ScalabilityAutomates resource scaling based on demand.
AutomationReduces manual configuration, minimizing human errors.
Version ControlInfrastructure definitions can be stored in Git and tracked like code.
Cost EfficiencyOptimizes cloud resource usage, reduce waste.

Popular IaC Tools

  • Terraform – A widely used declarative IaC tool that supports multiple cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Azure ARM Templates – Microsoft’s JSON-based infrastructure as code solution for deploying Azure resources.
  • AWS CloudFormation – An AWS-native tool for defining and managing infrastructure as code.
  • Google Cloud Deployment Manager – GCP’s native IaC tool, using YAML or Python to define and manage resources.
  • Ansible – A configuration management tool that can also automate infrastructure provisioning.

Wrapping Up

Infrastructure as Code(IaC) simplifies cloud resource management by automating infrastructure, enhancing scalability, and ensuring repeatability. It plays a crucial role in modern DevOps workflows.

In our next blog post, we will delve into Terraform, a widely used IaC tool, to explore its core concepts and real-world applications.

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