Chef® Infra® configuration management software streamlines the process of maintaining consistent and compliant infrastructure throughout its lifecycle, even amid intricate, diverse, and large-scale settings. By defining configurations and policies in a code format, these can be made testable, enforceable, and integrated into automated processes for efficient delivery at scale. Changes to configurations are only permitted when a system strays from its intended state, with automatic corrections implemented to address any configuration drift that may occur. This software facilitates the management of Windows and Linux systems on-premises, ARM systems in the cloud, and Macs at the edge, all with a unified approach. Users can employ straightforward declarative definitions for routine tasks or customize them to meet specific environmental needs. By enforcing policies that align the system with declared states across various resources, risks can be minimized through iterative policy adjustments prior to deploying them in a production environment. Overall, Chef® Infra® enhances operational efficiency and reliability while adapting to the unique demands of an organization’s infrastructure.