Commonly confused

Infrastructure as Code vs Configuration management

Infrastructure as code provisions platforms. Configuration management keeps OS and app settings in the desired state.

Infrastructure as Code

Infrastructure as Code, or IaC, is the practice of managing and provisioning computing infrastructure through machine readable definition files, rather than physical hardware configuration or interactive configuration tools. This approach treats infrastructure like software,.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manages and provisions infrastructure using definition files, treating it like software for automation.

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Configuration management

Configuration management is the process of establishing and maintaining consistency of a product's performance, functional, and physical attributes with its requirements, design, and operational information throughout its life. It involves identifying, controlling, and tracking.

Configuration management establishes and maintains consistency of a product's attributes throughout its life, ensuring controlled changes and system int...

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Why it matters

People mix up Infrastructure as Code and Configuration management in exam questions and job posts. Knowing the difference helps you pick the right control, process, or architecture choice.

How to remember the difference

Infrastructure as code provisions platforms. Configuration management keeps OS and app settings in the desired state.

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