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Infrastructure as Code

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Definition

Managing and provisioning cloud infrastructure using code files instead of manual configuration. Like having a recipe that automatically builds your entire kitchen setup.

Real-World Example

Using Infrastructure as Code, you can recreate your entire cloud environment in minutes by running a configuration file.

Related Terms

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services let you define and deploy cloud resources from declarative templates. They are provider-native IaC options; third-party tools like Terraform can target all of them.

AWS
AWS CloudFormation
AZ
Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
GCP
Google Cloud Deployment Manager
OCI
OCI Resource Manager

Compare Across Cloud Providers

Infrastructure as Code is available across all major cloud platforms. Compare equivalent services:

AWS
AWS CloudFormation
Azure
Azure Resource Manager / Bicep
Google Cloud
Cloud Deployment Manager
Oracle Cloud
OCI Resource Manager

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