Deployment

In the context of CompTIA Cloud+, deployment refers to the systematic process of provisioning, configuring, and launching cloud resources—such as virtual machines, storage buckets, and networking components—into a production environment. It serves as the bridge between architectural design and operational utility. A key focus within the Cloud+ curriculum is the shift from manual implementation to automation and orchestration. Modern deployment relies heavily on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), where environments are defined in templates (JSON or YAML) to ensure consistency, prevent configuration drift, and allow for rapid scalability. Cloud+ examines several specific deployment strategies designed to minimize downtime and mitigate risk during updates. These include 'Blue-Green' deployment, where two identical environments exist (one live, one idle) to allow instant rollback; 'Canary' deployment, where updates are released to a small subset of users first; and 'Rolling' updates, which update instances incrementally. Additionally, the concept covers migration tactics, such as Physical-to-Virtual (P2V), Virtual-to-Virtual (V2V), and 'Lift and Shift' versus Re-platforming. The deployment phase also encompasses rigorous testing and validation. Before a system goes live, administrators must perform integration testing, load testing, and security scanning to ensure the environment meets the Service Level Agreement (SLA). This phase concludes with post-deployment verification, ensuring that connectivity, latency, and resource allocation align with the original specifications. Ultimately, deployment in Cloud+ is about executing a seamless transition of services with high availability, security, and efficiency. In the context of CompTIA Cloud+, deployment refers to the systematic process of provisioning, configuring, and launching cloud resources—such as virtual machines, storage buckets, and networking components—into a production environment. It serves as the bridge between architectural design and oper…