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Getting Started with Terraform: Infrastructure as Code Basics

Getting Started with Terraform

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has revolutionized how we manage cloud infrastructure. In this guide, we’ll explore the basics of Terraform, a powerful IaC tool.

What is Terraform?

Terraform is an open-source infrastructure as code software tool created by HashiCorp. It enables users to define and provision data center infrastructure using a declarative configuration language.

Key Benefits

  1. Version Control: Track infrastructure changes like code
  2. Reusability: Create modular, reusable infrastructure components
  3. State Management: Track resource states and dependencies
  4. Multi-Cloud Support: Work with multiple cloud providers

Basic Example

Here’s a simple example of provisioning an AWS EC2 instance:

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