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The Architecture of Immutability and State Governance

Keeping complex deployments from drifting out of configuration compliance can be a full-time job. Or you can throw the right tools at the problem. This course will teach you how to create automated and declarative idempotent solutions.

51m 49s

Created by David Clinton

Last Updated May 13, 2026

The Architecture of Immutability and State Governance
51m 49s
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The Architecture of Immutability and State Governance

Keeping complex deployments from drifting out of configuration compliance can be a full-time job. Or you can throw the right tools at the problem. This course will teach you how to create automated and declarative idempotent solutions.

51m 49s

Last Updated May 13, 2026

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What you'll learn

Complex server deployment infrastructure stacks can be complicated enough to design and launch, but keeping them compliant can require super-human abilities. and smart automation. In this course, The Architecture of Immutability and State Governance, you’ll gain the ability to understand how declarative infrastructure as code tools can maintain control over your deployment stacks. First, you’ll explore the threats that configuration drift can present. Next, you’ll discover what both Terraform and Ansible can contribute. Finally, you’ll learn how to map out a full-stack solution incorporating third-party tools. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of infrastructure immutability needed to ensure your deployments remain secure, effective, and compliant.

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David Clinton - Pluralsight course - The Architecture of Immutability and State Governance
David Clinton
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David Clinton is a data analyst, an AWS Solutions Architect and a Linux server administrator. He's written books on cloud and Linux administration, IT security, and data analytics.

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