Manual Provisioning
Manual provisioning is the process of setting up and configuring IT infrastructure, such as servers, networks, or applications, by hand without using automation tools. It involves tasks like installing operating systems, configuring software, and managing resources through direct human intervention, often using command-line interfaces or graphical tools. This approach is typically slower, more error-prone, and less scalable compared to automated methods.
Developers should learn manual provisioning to understand the underlying steps and configurations involved in infrastructure setup, which is crucial for debugging and when automation is not feasible, such as in small-scale projects or legacy systems. It provides foundational knowledge for transitioning to automated provisioning tools, helping to grasp concepts like server management and deployment workflows in environments where automation tools are unavailable or impractical.