Infrastructure as Code: IaC with Drone CI

1. Introduction

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is a key practice in DevOps that allows for the management of infrastructure through machine-readable definition files, rather than through physical hardware configuration or interactive configuration tools. Drone CI is a continuous integration and delivery platform that automates the software testing and deployment process. This lesson will guide you on how to implement IaC using Drone CI.

2. Key Concepts

3. Setup

To get started with IaC using Drone CI, follow these steps:

1. Install Drone CI on your server or use a hosted version.
2. Connect Drone CI to your version control system.
3. Create a new repository for your infrastructure code.

4. Code Example

Below is an example of a simple `.drone.yml` file used in a Drone CI pipeline to deploy infrastructure:

pipeline:
  build:
    image: node:14
    commands:
      - npm install
      - npm test
  deploy:
    image: appleboy/drone-ssh
    settings:
      host: your.server.com
      username: root
      password: yourpassword
      target: /path/to/deploy
      script:
        - cd /path/to/deploy
        - git pull
        - npm install
        - pm2 restart all
        

5. Best Practices

• Keep your infrastructure code in version control.
• Write modular and reusable code.
• Use descriptive names for resources and variables.
• Test your infrastructure code locally before deploying.

6. FAQ