Manual Infrastructure Management
Manual Infrastructure Management is a traditional approach to deploying, configuring, and maintaining IT infrastructure where administrators perform tasks directly on servers and systems using command-line interfaces, scripts, or GUI tools without automation frameworks. It involves hands-on operations like installing software, setting up networks, and applying patches individually on each machine. This method is often reactive, time-consuming, and prone to human error compared to automated alternatives.
Developers should learn this methodology to understand foundational infrastructure concepts, troubleshoot legacy systems, or work in environments where automation is not feasible due to constraints like budget, scale, or regulatory requirements. It's useful for small-scale deployments, learning server administration basics, or managing isolated systems where the overhead of automation tools isn't justified, such as in prototyping or personal projects.