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Infrastructure

As explained in Think Like a CTO

Infrastructure is the collection of computing, networking, storage, and operational components that support software execution.

Infrastructure is the computing, networking, storage, and operational foundation that supports software execution. Organizationally, it often means back-office IT rather than the customer-facing product platform. section 1.1

Typical infrastructure responsibilities include:

  • Managing desktop computers, mail servers, phones, printers, and related office technology. section 1.1
  • Separating office infrastructure from the servers and software that operate the company’s product. section 1.1
  • Adjusting ownership as company size changes, since smaller organizations often assign infrastructure and product duties to the same leader. section 1.1

How Think Like a CTO covers it

How deep it goes
Distinguishes infrastructure from product technology and names examples, but stops short of implementation or operational procedures.
Examples
Uses desktop computers, mail servers, phones, printers, laptops, ISP contracts, and printer ink as infrastructure examples.
What you can do after
Evaluate whether infrastructure belongs with IT management, product technology leadership, or a blended small-company role.
How it connects
Connects infrastructure with IT directors, CTOs, back-office IT, front-office product platforms, and organizational size.

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