In which phase do Infrastructure patterns use the ID Phase?

In the context of the Discovery process, Infrastructure patterns are typically utilized during the Exploration phase. This phase consists of gathering information about the existing IT infrastructure to identify and map out configurations, relationships, and dependencies between various components within the environment. The ID Phase specifically refers to the step where data is being collected and identified, allowing analysts to categorize and understand the patterns present in the infrastructure.

During the Exploration phase, tools and techniques are employed to uncover the current state of the environment, which is essential for building infrastructure patterns that accurately reflect how various systems and services interact. This information is crucial for later phases that focus on validation and configuration, but it is fundamentally about exploring and understanding what exists, thereby validating the collected data and ensuring patterns are correctly identified. This comprehensive understanding developed during the Exploration phase sets the foundation for successful subsequent actions in the Discovery process.