Scripted Provisioning
Scripted provisioning is an infrastructure automation approach where scripts (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python) are used to programmatically configure and deploy computing resources, such as servers, networks, and applications. It involves writing code to automate repetitive setup tasks, ensuring consistency and reducing manual errors in provisioning environments. This methodology is foundational for DevOps practices, enabling rapid and repeatable infrastructure deployment.
Developers should learn scripted provisioning to automate infrastructure setup for development, testing, and production environments, especially in scenarios requiring frequent deployments or scaling. It is crucial for implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, reducing configuration drift, and improving collaboration between development and operations teams. Use cases include setting up cloud instances, configuring software dependencies, and managing on-premises servers in a standardized way.