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orchestration
/ˌɔːr.kɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌɔːr.kɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/]
coordinated automation
Advancednoun
Definition
The automated coordination and management of multiple systems, services, or tasks.
Example
Container orchestration handles scaling, networking, and recovery across hundreds of microservices.
Container orchestration handles scaling, networking, and recovery across hundreds of microservices.
Etymology
From music, where it means arranging for an orchestra; extended to coordinated systems.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in cloud computing, DevOps, and automation.