Versions in Catalog Items
A catalog item version is a snapshot of a catalog item at a specific point in time, representing a particular configuration of the defined resource in Fleet Application Management.
Versioning of catalog items can benefit you in the following situations:
- Consistency and standardization: Catalog item versions ensure that the same configuration of an infrastructure resource can be deployed consistently across different environments.
- Version control and rollbacks: By creating versions, you can maintain a detailed history of changes. Each version is identifiable, allowing teams to track modifications, compare configurations, and, if necessary, rollback to a previous stable version, minimizing downtime in case of issues.
- Collaborative development: Several team members can work on different versions of a catalog item simultaneously. This parallel development promotes collaboration, as teams can create, test, and deploy new configurations without affecting production environments until they're ready.
- Testing and staging environments: The latest version can be used for testing and staging with a runbook, allowing teams to experiment and validate changes before deploying to production. This staged deployment process ensures that only tested and approved configurations reach the production stage.
Perform the following tasks with catalog item versions: