TERRAFORM

Why is Terraform Popular?

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Defines infrastructure using declarative configuration files.
• Cloud Agnostic: Supports multiple cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• State Management: Tracks infrastructure changes using a state file.
• Modularization: Reusable modules simplify infrastructure deployment.
• Automation & Efficiency: Automates provisioning, reducing manual intervention.
• Strong Community & Enterprise Support: Terraform Enterprise provides advanced features.

Terraform Use Cases in DevOps Automation

• Infrastructure Provisioning:
• Automates the creation of cloud infrastructure.
• Example: Provisioning VPCs, EC2 instances, databases.
• Multi-Cloud Deployment:
• Manages resources across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Example: Deploying applications in hybrid environments.
• CI/CD Integration:
• Automates infrastructure provisioning in CI/CD pipelines.
• Example: Creating test environments for software releases.
• Security & Compliance:
• Enforces security policies using Terraform modules.
• Example: Automating security group rules.