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Infrastructure as code

Infrastructure as code defines cloud resources in version-controlled files, so environments are reproducible and reviewable.

Written by Reflective Data experts · updated Oct 5, 2026

Tools like Terraform describe warehouses, storage and permissions as code. Changes go through review, and a new environment can be created from the same definitions.

It reduces drift between environments and makes security and cost reviews easier.

Data governance Data warehouse Terraform

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