Configuration drift occurs when the actual configuration state of a device or system deviates from the desired or documented state-often because of manual, out-of-band, or incomplete changes. This divergence can introduce inconsistencies, reduce reliability, and create security or compliance risks. Effective IaC and automation practices continuously detect and remediate drift to keep infrastructure aligned with its intended configuration.
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