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Configuration Management

Configuration management maintains consistency of systems by managing settings, software, and configurations.

What is Configuration Management?

Configuration management is the practice of handling changes systematically to maintain system integrity over time, ensuring systems are configured consistently and correctly.

Configuration Management Tools

Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack, DSC.

Common Misconceptions

  • "CM equals IaC" - Related but different scope
  • "CM is obsolete with containers" - Still relevant for host configuration
  • "CM is only for servers" - Network and application config too