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Self-Service Infrastructure

A model where developers can provision and manage the infrastructure they need without manual intervention from an operations team.

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Overview

Self-service infrastructure is a core goal of DevOps and Platform Engineering. It is typically achieved through a combination of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and an Internal Developer Portal (IDP).

How it Works

Operations teams create standardized, secure, and compliant templates (e.g., Terraform modules or Helm charts). Developers then use these templates to request resources, which are automatically provisioned by the platform.

Benefits

  • Eliminates Bottlenecks: No more waiting days or weeks for a server.
  • Consistency: Infrastructure is built according to organizational standards.
  • Empowerment: Developers have more control over their application's environment.