Get inspired to explore the depths of the DevOps field. In todays rapidly transforming world Infrastructure as Code IaC has emerged as an effective approach to maintain scale and deploy software systems. This book offers a mixture of foundational IaC concepts and practical examples to give you handson experience.You will first gain an understanding of DevOps culture as well as how to adapt to IaC. Introduction to Infrastructure as Code begins by reviewing the innovative features that DevOps in general and IaC in particular have to offer for adoption and growth for different verticals. With this solid base established you will then learn the importance processes and outcome of building infrastructure solutions.Authors Sneh Pandya andampnbspRiya Guha Thakurtaampnbspthen provide handson examples utilizing IaC platforms open source tools and essential considerations such as security scalability and deployments. Each chapter focuses on one vertical i.e. foundations architecture patterns securing infrastructure preparing for deployment how it impacts the DevOps toolchain in a holistic manner and how it can be used to build solutions specific to that vertical with a detailed walkthrough of code environments and other tools.ampnbspAfter completing this book youll have launched your own infrastructure solution through an open source stack consisting of platforms and tools such as Terraform Chef and Puppet.What You Will LearnUnderstand the fundamentals of DevOps and Infrastructure as CodePrepare for the everevolving ecosystem of modular infrastructure and the needs of the futureAvoid potential pitfalls and breakdowns while working with infrastructureBuild scalable and efficient IaC solutions that work at a small medium and large scale in a reallife environmentUnderstand and be responsibly aware of security concerns related to the domain and how to address themWho Is This Book ForBeginners interested in building a career in DevOps as well as professionals looking to gain exper