What is Configuration Drift?
In this glossary, Configuration Drift refers to: The deviation of a system's actual configuration from the defined baseline or intended state, often due to manual changes, misapplied automation, or update failures.
How is Configuration Drift used in IT and DevOps?
In IT and DevOps communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Ongoing monitoring detected configuration drift when the live infrastructure diverged from the code-defined baseline."
Why does Configuration Drift matter in IT and DevOps?
Configuration Drift matters because it supports clear communication in Observability contexts for DevOps Engineers, SREs, and Platform Engineers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as AWS Certification, Azure Certification, ITIL v4, and CKA/CKAD.
Who uses Configuration Drift?
Configuration Drift is mainly used by DevOps Engineers, SREs, and Platform Engineers.
What category does Configuration Drift belong to?
In this glossary, Configuration Drift is grouped under Observability. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
Where does this definition come from?
This definition is sourced from ITIL v4, AWS Well-Architected Framework, Kubernetes Documentation, CNCF and published by Protermify IT/DevOps as a static IT and DevOps reference page.
