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31. CloudFormation or Terraform?

Apr 7, 2022
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IaC Overview

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is crucial for predictable deployments and safety.
  • IaC tools like CloudFormation and Terraform declare the desired state of your infrastructure.
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Benefits of IaC

  • IaC ensures predictable deployments and safety in cloud environments.
  • It enables code review, traceability, and consistent deployments across multiple environments.
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Terraform Overview

  • Terraform supports various providers, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and smaller DNS providers.
  • It uses HCL, a proprietary language, for defining infrastructure.
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