Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Scalable DevOps Automation in Hybrid Cloud

Authors

  • Venkat Marella Independent Researcher, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36676/j.sust.sol.v1.i4.46

Keywords:

Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Backup and Restores, Cloud Systems, Automated, Workflows

Abstract

The devOps approach known as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automates all of the infrastructure's requirements to improve deployment speed, security, scalability, and automatic backup and restoration. Writing code that explains the infrastructure—which allows resources to be generated, destroyed, scaled, replaced, and relocated with ease—is the focus of Infrastructure as a Code (IaC). Installing an operating system on it, setting up servers on instance, adjusting how the software in the instances communicates with one other, and much more are all part of the scripting environment process. In order to achieve an effective infrastructure across all sectors while maintaining security via the usage of public and private clouds, this paper examines a number of tools and technology sets. By automating infrastructure deployment and procedures, continually enhancing the integration and delivery process, and monitoring application performance indicators, DevOps dismantles communication silos and enhances teamwork and productivity. In DevOps, automation is essential, and "Infrastructure as code (IaC)" is a critical component of automation. The management of infrastructure in cloud and physical datacenter systems will also be covered in this article, along with the impact of agile, DevOps, and IaC on infrastructure management. e. In order to achieve an effective infrastructure across all sectors while maintaining security via the usage of public and private clouds, this paper examines a number of tools and technology sets. Our results indicate that adopting IaC has many advantages, but there may also be some difficulties in putting IaC into practice. Additionally, the research recognizes the contribution of DevOps, cloud systems, and agile to the deployment of Infrastructure as a code.

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14-12-2024

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Venkat Marella. (2024). Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Scalable DevOps Automation in Hybrid Cloud. Journal of Sustainable Solutions, 1(4), 145–153. https://doi.org/10.36676/j.sust.sol.v1.i4.46

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