konfiguraci

Konfiguraci is a Czech inflected form of the noun konfigurace. Konfigurace denotes the act or result of configuring a system, device, or piece of software. The term is used across information technology, engineering, and everyday technology contexts to describe the arrangement of components and the settings that control their operation.

In information technology, a configuration defines how software and hardware are set up to work together. It includes parameters, options, and relationships that determine behavior, performance, security, and compatibility. A configuration can be stored in files, databases, or system registries, and it may be adjusted to adapt to different environments.

Common configuration artifacts include configuration files (konfigurační soubory), which contain key-value pairs or structured data; environment variables; and, on some platforms, registry entries or firmware settings. Network configurations specify addresses, routes, and access controls. Settings for applications and services determine startup behavior, logging, and resource usage.

Configuration management is the practice of maintaining and controlling changes to configurations over time. It aims to ensure consistency, reproducibility, and compliance, often using versioning, automated deployment, and documentation. Tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Chef are commonly employed in larger IT environments.

Outside computing, configurations occur in products and systems, such as vehicles, appliances, and industrial equipment, where settings influence safety, efficiency, and functionality. In everyday language, configuration is often referred to as settings or preferences.