as Code Solutions
Code-Driven Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Eliminate manual configuration, reduce human error, and accelerate deployments with infrastructure defined and managed through code—the foundation of modern cloud operations.
We don’t approach infrastructure as a collection of manual configurations—we treat it as code that can be versioned, tested, and automated. Our Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions transform how you provision and manage resources, replacing error-prone manual processes with repeatable, reliable automation. With Branch Boston as your IaC partner, you’ll gain a trusted advisor committed to building infrastructure that’s consistent, secure, and scalable across all environments
Terraform Enterprise Implementation
Terraform has emerged as the leading platform-agnostic IaC tool, and our specialists bring deep expertise in leveraging its full capabilities. We design and implement Terraform solutions that define your entire infrastructure stack declaratively, from network components and compute resources to platform services and security controls. Our implementations follow HashiCorp best practices while adapting to your specific requirements and existing processes.
We excel at enterprise-grade Terraform implementations with state management strategies, module libraries, and governance frameworks that support large-scale, multi-team environments. Whether you’re just beginning your Terraform journey or optimizing existing implementations, we provide the expertise to make your infrastructure provisioning both powerful and maintainable.
Ansible Automation Platform
While Terraform excels at provisioning infrastructure, Ansible provides unmatched capabilities for configuration management and operational automation. Our Ansible specialists design and implement automation solutions that configure systems, deploy applications, and orchestrate complex operational tasks across your environment. We create structured playbooks and roles that enforce consistency while remaining flexible enough to handle diverse systems and requirements.
We specialize in enterprise Ansible implementations using Ansible Automation Platform, with role-based access control, workflow templates, and approval processes that support governance requirements. Our approach integrates Ansible with your existing tools and processes, creating a comprehensive automation fabric that spans your entire operational landscape.
CloudFormation & ARM Templates
For cloud-native environments, platform-specific IaC tools often provide the most integrated experience. Our specialists implement AWS CloudFormation and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates that leverage the full capabilities of each platform, from advanced service configurations to platform-specific optimizations. We create template libraries and deployment pipelines that ensure consistent, governed resource provisioning across your cloud environments.
We excel at implementing nested templates, cross-stack references, and custom resources that address complex requirements while maintaining manageability. Our implementations include comprehensive validation and testing processes that catch issues before deployment, ensuring your cloud resources are provisioned correctly every time.
Chef & Puppet Enterprise Solutions
For organizations with existing investments in Chef or Puppet, we provide expert implementation and optimization services that maximize the value of these powerful configuration management platforms. We design and implement cookbooks, recipes, manifests, and modules that enforce desired state across your infrastructure, ensuring systems remain compliant with your standards and requirements.
Our enterprise implementations include policy-based governance, test-driven development practices, and integration with your CI/CD pipelines. We help you leverage the full capabilities of these platforms while addressing common challenges like idempotency, cross-platform support, and performance optimization.
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Maximum value comes from integrating different IaC tools into cohesive workflows that address the full infrastructure lifecycle. Our integration expertise ensures your tools work together seamlessly.
Terraform with Ansible Integration
Combining Terraform’s provisioning capabilities with Ansible’s configuration management creates a powerful end-to-end solution. We implement integration patterns that use Terraform to create infrastructure resources and Ansible to configure the provisioned systems, creating a seamless workflow from resource creation to application deployment. Our approach includes dynamic inventory generation, variable sharing between tools, and coordinated execution that ensures resources are properly configured as soon as they’re available.
This integration pattern is particularly valuable for hybrid environments that span multiple clouds and on-premises infrastructure, providing consistent automation across diverse platforms. We implement these integrations with appropriate separation of concerns, ensuring each tool focuses on what it does best while working together as a cohesive system.
Pipeline-Driven Infrastructure
Modern infrastructure requires the same CI/CD practices applied to application code. We implement pipeline-driven infrastructure workflows that automatically test, validate, and deploy infrastructure changes through a controlled promotion process. Our implementations use tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins to orchestrate infrastructure pipelines with appropriate testing and approval gates.
These pipelines include automated validation through tools like Terraform Plan, CloudFormation Change Sets, and infrastructure testing frameworks that identify potential issues before they reach production. The result is a controlled, auditable process for infrastructure changes that maintains stability while enabling rapid evolution.
GitOps for Infrastructure
GitOps principles bring powerful benefits to infrastructure management. We implement GitOps workflows where Git repositories serve as the single source of truth for infrastructure definitions, with automated processes that synchronize the actual infrastructure state with the declared configuration. This approach provides complete auditability, simplified rollbacks, and collaborative workflows through pull requests and code reviews.
Our GitOps implementations include appropriate branch protection rules, approval workflows, and automated validation that ensures changes meet quality and security standards before deployment. This methodology creates a structured, controlled process for infrastructure evolution while leveraging familiar Git workflows.
Enterprise environments require governance frameworks that ensure infrastructure changes follow organizational standards and security requirements. Our governance solutions provide control without creating bottlenecks.
Terraform with Ansible Integration
Effective governance requires automated policy enforcement rather than manual reviews. We implement Policy as Code solutions using tools like HashiCorp Sentinel, Open Policy Agent (OPA), and cloud-native policy frameworks that automatically validate infrastructure definitions against your security, compliance, and architectural standards. These automated guardrails prevent non-compliant resources from being deployed while providing immediate feedback to infrastructure authors.
Our policy implementations cover security configurations, compliance requirements, cost controls, and architectural standards, ensuring all infrastructure changes align with organizational requirements. This automated approach scales governance across large organizations without creating bottlenecks in the deployment process.
Pipeline-Driven Infrastructure
Infrastructure automation often requires access to sensitive credentials and configuration data. We implement secure secrets management solutions that protect sensitive information while enabling automated processes. Our implementations use tools like HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, and AWS Secrets Manager with appropriate access controls, audit logging, and rotation policies.
We specialize in integrating these secrets management platforms with your IaC tools, enabling secure automation without exposing sensitive information in code repositories or configuration files. Our approach includes just-in-time access provisioning, dynamic secrets generation, and comprehensive audit trails that maintain security while enabling automation.
GitOps for Infrastructure
For regulated industries, we implement compliance automation that continuously validates infrastructure against regulatory requirements. Our solutions include automated scanning of infrastructure definitions for compliance violations, continuous monitoring of deployed resources, and comprehensive reporting that simplifies audit processes. We implement frameworks for common regulations like SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR, ensuring your infrastructure remains compliant by design.
This automated approach transforms compliance from a periodic, manual assessment to a continuous, integrated part of your infrastructure lifecycle. The result is higher compliance confidence with lower overhead, enabling regulated organizations to adopt modern infrastructure practices without increasing compliance risk.
Our clients choose us for Infrastructure as Code implementation because we deliver solutions that transform operations while addressing enterprise requirements:
Multi-Tool Expertise
Unlike specialists in a single technology, our team brings deep expertise across the full spectrum of IaC tools—Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM, Chef, and Puppet. This broad knowledge allows us to recommend and implement the right tools for your specific requirements rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. We help you leverage the strengths of each tool while creating integrated workflows that address your end-to-end infrastructure lifecycle.
Enterprise Integration Focus
We specialize in integrating IaC solutions with enterprise environments and processes, including ITSM systems, change management workflows, and governance frameworks. Our implementations work within your organizational context rather than requiring wholesale process changes, enabling successful adoption even in complex enterprise environments. This integration-focused approach ensures your IaC implementation enhances rather than disrupts your existing operations.
Security and Compliance Depth
Our team brings specialized expertise in security and compliance automation for infrastructure, with experience implementing IaC in highly regulated industries. We build security and compliance controls directly into your infrastructure definitions and deployment processes, ensuring these requirements are addressed systematically rather than through manual reviews. This approach enables even highly regulated organizations to adopt modern infrastructure practices while maintaining compliance.
Business Outcome Focus
We measure success through business outcomes rather than technical implementations. Our IaC solutions deliver measurable improvements in deployment speed, operational reliability, security posture, and team efficiency. We establish clear metrics at project initiation and track progress throughout implementation, ensuring our work delivers tangible value to your organization. This outcome-focused approach ensures your IaC investment generates meaningful return rather than just technical debt.