Environment Configuration

In terms of software development, a process that allows all hosting-software environments to be maintained and configured is called Environment Configuration.

The Purpose of Environment Configuration

All development pipelines have their own separate purposes and environments for the development: integration testing, unit testing, load testing, acceptance testing, end-user testing, system testing, etc. When moving towards pre-prod and prod environments, these environments become rapidly complex. Configuration management automates the process as it ensures the configuration is optimal. For the successful run of testing teams, the configuration of these environments is quite crucial, especially when it comes to integration vs. end-to-end user testing.

Good and Bad Environment Configuration

Good configuration allows every source, such as networks, data centers, servers, configuration files, operating systems, and IT assets, to function accurately. On the other hand, bad configuration management can lead to leaks, system outages, and security risks along with the fact that inadequate configuration results in incomplete, shallow, and improper tests.

Environment Configuration and DevOps Infrastructures

In DevOps Infrastructures, configuration management is lordly, more so for the sake of efficiency, accuracy, and speed.  Configuration management automates frivolous tasks, which gives more time for programming to developers. This furthers agility, both on the whole organization and on individuals. A DevOps-driven framework needs configuration management as a basic necessity to facilitate the whole process of development in a DevOps services company.

Environment Configuration Elements

• Configuration Identification
• Configuration Control
• Configuration Audit

Before anything else, a configuration has to be identified; we can achieve that with random discovery tools. Once a configuration has been identified, a mechanism is put in place to control and track changes. Having achieved the control, it might not remain stable so configuration audits help ensure it remains unchanged at regular intervals.

Essential Components for Environment Configuration

Just like DevOps, Configuration Management runs across development and operational activities within an organization. Certain components make configuration management functional without any compromise: Artifact Repository, Source Code Repository, Database for Configuration Management.

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