solo

Solo is a command line tool designed to simplify the process of building and managing cloud infrastructure. It is developed by Infrastructure as Code (IaC) company, Solo.io.

The tool provides a declarative syntax for designing and defining cloud infrastructure resources such as virtual machines, networking components, and storage devices. This syntax allows users to describe their desired infrastructure configuration in a single file, eliminating the need for manual configuration.

Solo supports multiple cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It abstracts the differences among these providers, enabling users to write portable infrastructure code that can be deployed to any supported cloud environment.

With Solo, users can define their infrastructure in reusable components called "blueprints". These blueprints can be shared and reused within an organization or the wider community, fostering collaboration and productivity.

The tool integrates with popular DevOps tools such as Git and Jenkins, enabling seamless integration into existing development workflows. It supports version control for infrastructure code, allowing teams to track changes and rollbacks.

Solo provides automated provisioning and scaling capabilities, allowing users to easily provision and manage resources based on demand. It also supports application-level orchestration, enabling users to define complex multi-tiered application architectures.

The tool offers a command line interface (CLI) that allows users to interact with their infrastructure using simple and intuitive commands. It provides comprehensive logging and error reporting, making it easy to diagnose and troubleshoot issues.

Solo is extensible through plugins, allowing users to customize and extend its functionality. It has a vibrant community of contributors who actively develop and maintain additional plugins and extensions.

The tool promotes a "code-first" approach to infrastructure management, bringing the benefits of software engineering practices like automation, version control, and collaboration to the realm of infrastructure.

Solo is open source, licensed under the Apache 2.0 license, which means it is free to use and can be modified and distributed by anyone. It has an active development community that provides support and continuous improvement.