Traditional Server Deployment
Traditional server deployment refers to the practice of manually provisioning, configuring, and managing physical or virtual servers to host applications and services. This involves setting up hardware or virtual machines, installing operating systems, configuring networking, and deploying software components directly onto these servers. It typically requires ongoing manual maintenance, scaling, and monitoring by IT teams.
Developers should understand traditional server deployment when working with legacy systems, on-premises infrastructure, or in environments with strict regulatory or security requirements that mandate physical control over hardware. It's also valuable for learning foundational infrastructure concepts before moving to more automated approaches, and for scenarios where cloud adoption isn't feasible due to cost, compliance, or technical constraints.