Episode 80: Infrastructure as Code — Automating the Cloud

This episode introduces Infrastructure as Code (IaC), the practice of managing and provisioning infrastructure through machine-readable configuration files rather than manual processes. Tools like Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation are used to define infrastructure, enabling consistency, repeatability, and automation. The exam includes IaC because it reflects how modern IT teams deploy and manage cloud resources.

Examples include automatically creating virtual networks, deploying server clusters, or applying consistent security rules across environments. Troubleshooting considerations involve diagnosing syntax errors in configuration files, handling version mismatches, or resolving resource conflicts caused by overlapping definitions. By mastering IaC concepts, you’ll be ready to answer exam questions and support efficient, automated infrastructure management in professional settings. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your certification path.