Research Article

Infrastructure as Code for Cloud-Native Data Platforms: Automation and Best Practices

Authors

  • Srikanth Dandolu The State University Of New York, USA

Abstract

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has revolutionized the management of cloud-native data platforms by transforming manual processes into programmatic declarations. This transformation enables organizations to achieve remarkable improvements in deployment efficiency, security posture, and operational reliability. Through the implementation of modular architecture, robust state management, and comprehensive security controls, enterprises can effectively automate their infrastructure while maintaining consistency and compliance. The integration of Terraform with Snowflake resources demonstrates substantial benefits in resource optimization and cost efficiency. Organizations implementing version control strategies and thorough testing frameworks experience enhanced deployment reliability and reduced security incidents. The automation of warehouse and database provisioning, coupled with sophisticated dependency management, enables teams to handle complex environments effectively. These practices, combined with proper state management at scale and systematic handling of dependencies, form a comprehensive framework for managing modern data infrastructures while ensuring operational excellence and security compliance.

Article information

Journal

Journal of Computer Science and Technology Studies

Volume (Issue)

7 (5)

Pages

451-488

Published

2025-06-03

How to Cite

Srikanth Dandolu. (2025). Infrastructure as Code for Cloud-Native Data Platforms: Automation and Best Practices. Journal of Computer Science and Technology Studies, 7(5), 451-488. https://doi.org/10.32996/jcsts.2025.7.5.55

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Keywords:

Infrastructure as Code, Cloud-Native Data Platforms, Terraform Automation, Snowflake Resource Management, DevSecOps Integration