DEMYSTIFYING CLOUD SERVICE PROVIDERS AND INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE
Keywords:
Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As Code (IaC),, DevOps, Scalability, Digital TransformationAbstract
This article explores the transformative impact of cloud computing and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) on modern IT practices. It delves into the fundamentals of cloud services, examining the offerings of major providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, and their role in democratizing access to advanced computing capabilities. The article further investigates how IaC is revolutionizing infrastructure management by treating configuration as software, enabling automation, consistency, and version control. Through a real-world scenario, the synergy between cloud services and IaC is demonstrated, showcasing how organizations can leverage these technologies to achieve scalability, cost optimization, and improved collaboration in their IT operations.
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