practical configuration; operational form
Computing term referring to the actual setup or mode in which a system, software, or service is operated, as opposed to its theoretical design.
The operational configuration of this system is a hybrid of cloud and on-premises.
Thorough testing is necessary before migrating to the new operational form.
構成 refers to the structural composition or arrangement of components, while 運用形態 emphasizes the practical operational mode or configuration.
設定 is a broader term for settings or configuration, often used in software contexts, whereas 運用形態 is more about the operational deployment or mode.
Compound of 運用 (operation, application) and 形態 (form, configuration). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a modern technical term likely coined in computing or engineering contexts.