Here’s Why I’ve Used Terraform For Years As Infrastructure as Code

I have used Terraform as an Infrastructure Code tool for a few years.

Here are some of the benefits that come with using this tool:

(1) -> Terraform allows you to define your infrastructure in code, making it easy to version, share, and reuse configurations. This brings consistency and repeatability to your infrastructure management.

(2) -> With Terraform, you define the desired state of your infrastructure, and Terraform creates and maintains that state. This simplifies the management process and reduces the risk of configuration drift.

(3) -> Terraform supports multiple cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and many others. Using a single tool makes managing infrastructure across different environments and providers easier.

(4) -> Terraform automatically understands dependencies between resources and manages the order of creation and deletion. This ensures that your infrastructure is created and destroyed in the correct order, reducing the risk of errors.

(5) -> Terraform maintains a state file that represents the current state of your infrastructure. This state file allows Terraform to understand the changes needed to achieve the desired state, enabling efficient and accurate updates.

(6) -> Terraform provides a plan command that shows you what changes will be made before they are applied. This allows you to review and approve changes before they are executed, reducing the risk of unintended modifications.

(7) -> Terraform encourages the use of modules, which are reusable and composable configuration units. This promotes code reuse, reduces duplication, and makes it easier to manage complex infrastructure.

Learn more about Terraform at https://www.hashicorp.com/products/terraform.

Happy provisioning using Terraform. God bless you!