The Role of DevOps and Automation in Cloud Transition

Authors

  • Raj Kishan Researcher, Chennai, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15680/h554v050

Keywords:

DevOps, Cloud Migration, Automation, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Agile, Cloud Transition, Cloud DevOps Tools

Abstract

The transition to cloud computing has revolutionized IT infrastructure and software delivery models, demanding speed, scalability, and efficiency. DevOps—combined with automation—has emerged as a foundational enabler of successful cloud adoption. This paper explores the intersection of DevOps practices and automation tools in accelerating and securing cloud transitions. It evaluates how continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated testing reduce deployment times, mitigate human error, and ensure consistent environments in the cloud. Drawing from current literature and industry case studies, this paper outlines key frameworks, tools, benefits, and challenges associated with DevOps-enabled cloud migrations. The study concludes that automation-driven DevOps practices are critical to achieving agility, reliability, and scalability in modern cloud environments.

 

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Published

2022-03-01

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): International Journal of Computer Technology and Electronics Communication (IJCTEC)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

The Role of DevOps and Automation in Cloud Transition. (2022). International Journal of Computer Technology and Electronics Communication, 5(2), 4805-4808. https://doi.org/10.15680/h554v050