Questions tagged [snowflake-server]

A snowflake server is a server that has been crafted rather than built according to a plan. A snowflake server is usually unique or has a high probability of becoming unique over time due to inconsistent manual updates. Snowflake servers require a high degree of manual intervention or feeding to maintain and recover.

Use this tag on questions that describe practices and processes that result in snowflake servers.

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What is the definition of "cattle not pets"?

The term "treat your servers like cattle not pets" has proliferated in recent years, particularly when applied to Docker containers and Virtual Machines What does it actually mean?
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