Infrastructure

In short: IT infrastructure comprises all hardware, software, networks and services a company or service needs to operate.

In more detail: This includes servers, network, storage, workstations, cloud services and security components.

In Depth

Building blocks

• Network: routers, switches, Wi-Fi, firewall, cabling.
• Servers and storage: servers, server rack, RAID, backups.
• Services: DNS, DHCP, e-mail, directory services.
• Cloud and containers: AWS, Docker.
• Connection: internet service provider.

Operation

Monitoring, updates, documentation, emergency plan. See systems integration, DevOps.

See also: System Integration, DevOps, Server Rack, Network Cabinet