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What is Configuration Drift?

Configuration Drift A state in which the actual configuration of infrastructure resources deviates from the intended or documented configuration, often leading to compliance or operational risks.

Source: ITIL v4, AWS Well-Architected Framework, Kubernetes Documentation, CNCF

How is “Configuration Drift” Used in Practice?

Regular compliance checks help detect configuration drift in managed cloud resources before it impacts production.

Certification Exam Relevance

AWS CertificationAzure CertificationITIL v4CKA/CKAD

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • DevOps Engineers
  • SREs
  • Platform Engineers

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What is Configuration Drift?

A state in which the actual configuration of infrastructure resources deviates from the intended or documented configuration, often leading to compliance or operational risks.

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