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How to Take a Snapshot in AWS: Creating an Instance Snapshot
Reliable data management in AWS starts with a clear understanding of EBS snapshots. Whether you are running a single web server or a distributed database, losing data is not an option. Based on current cloud architecture standards, snapshots serve as the primary defense for point-in-time recovery and environment cloning. In...
Top Terraform Q&A: Questions and Answers
This Terraform Q&A was created to answer the most common questions I am asked by colleagues and clients about Hashicorps Terraform. Terraform Q&A: What is Terraform Cloud? Terraform Cloud is a platform as a service (PaaS) that allows users to manage and orchestrate infrastructure changes using a single platform. It...
How to manage Terraform State
There are many things to think about when creating and managing Terraform state. This article will review best practices for state files. Every resource you create is saved in the state file, so make sure you use descriptive names when creating variables. Therefore the Statefile is easier to understand. What...
How to Structure Your Terraform Code
Terraform represents a robust tool that automates codebase management by creating a private, version-controlled repository and configuring source control systems like Git to ensure synchronization. This article will elucidate the optimal approaches for setting up and utilizing Terraform in conjunction with Git. By adhering to these guidelines, you will establish...
Top 3 Terraform Best Practices
Terraform is an open-source infrastructure as a code tool created by HashiCorp. Terraform can manage your AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud resources. In addition, terraform can create, manage, and delete infrastructure components such as instances, volumes, networks, and DNS entries. It is critical to have a standardized folder structure for...
What’s so hard about Terraform?
If you’re reading this, it’s likely because you’re interested in learning more about Terraform. Terraform is a powerful tool to help you manage your infrastructure more efficiently. In this blog post, we’ll briefly introduce Terraform and tell you why learning terraform can benefit your business and career. Hashicorp, the creators...

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