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Zero-Touch Operations

In the field of DevOps, zero-touch operations refers to a concept or approach where operations and processes related to managing and maintaining any objects or services (such as databases) are automated to the extent that they require little to no manual intervention or human interaction.

The goal of zero-touch operations is to minimize human involvement and reduce the risk of errors or inconsistencies that can occur due to manual processes. It involves implementing automation techniques, tools, and workflows that streamline and simplify various tasks associated with database management, deployment, monitoring, scaling, and recovery.

With zero-touch operations, routine and repetitive tasks such as provisioning new database ...

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