GitOps
Versioned CI/CD on top of declarative infrastructure. Stop scripting and start shipping.
Overview
GitOps is an operational framework that takes DevOps best practices used for application development and applies them to infrastructure automation. It focuses on using a Git repository as the single source of truth for declarative infrastructure and applications. An automated process ensures that the production environment matches the state specified in the repository.
✨ Key Features
- Declarative configuration stored in Git
- Automated synchronization of infrastructure to the Git repository state
- Pull-based or push-based deployment models
- Audit trail of all changes through Git history
- Improved security through limited direct access to clusters
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Developer-centric workflow
- Single source of truth for infrastructure and applications
- Enhanced security and auditability
Unique Value: Provides a robust and auditable framework for managing infrastructure and applications as code, leading to faster, more reliable, and secure deployments.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing Kubernetes application deployments declaratively
- Automating infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and Git
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Environments where infrastructure is not managed as code
- Teams not using version control systems like Git
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more declarative and automated approach compared to traditional, script-based CI/CD pipelines, reducing manual errors and improving consistency.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: GitOps is a methodology, not a single tool. Many open-source tools are available.
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