Exploring the Integration of Infrastructure as Code and Automation Tools for Scalable DevOps Pipelines

Srividhya S

Exploring the Integration of Infrastructure as Code and Automation Tools for Scalable DevOps Pipelines

Authors

Srividhya S

Independent Researcher, India.

Keywords:

Infrastructure as Code, Automation Tools, DevOps Pipelines, Scalability, Software Delivery, Automation, Provisioning, Configuration Management, Deployment, Monitoring

Synopsis

In recent years, the integration of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools has revolutionized the way DevOps pipelines are constructed, enhancing scalability, efficiency, and consistency. This paper explores how IaC and automation frameworks contribute to modern DevOps practices, focusing on their role in automating provisioning, configuration management, deployment, and monitoring. The integration of these tools enables DevOps teams to quickly scale infrastructure, reduce human error, and improve the delivery of software. Through an in-depth review of current literature, this paper outlines the challenges and best practices of incorporating IaC and automation tools into DevOps workflows. Furthermore, we present relevant graphs, charts, and flowcharts to visualize the process and highlight key takeaways from the integration.

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