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What is Config Drift?

Config Drift A condition where system, application, or infrastructure configurations deviate from the defined baseline or intended state, often due to manual changes or failed automation.

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

How is “Config Drift” Used in Practice?

Continuous monitoring detects config drift by comparing live infrastructure state with declared configurations.

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 Config Drift?

A condition where system, application, or infrastructure configurations deviate from the defined baseline or intended state, often due to manual changes or failed automation.

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