Terraform by HashiCorp
Terraform is a powerful infrastructure as code (IaC) tool that enables DevOps teams and infrastructure engineers to automate their infrastructure provisioning across any cloud platform.
Key Features
- Infrastructure as Code: Define infrastructure using HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL) or CDK
- Multi-Cloud Support: Works with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and other providers
- Version Control: Track and version infrastructure changes safely
- Automation: Streamline infrastructure deployment and management
- State Management: Maintain and track infrastructure state
- Modular Design: Reuse configuration through modules
Common Use Cases
- Deploying multi-cloud Kubernetes clusters
- Creating preview environments with CI/CD integration
- Managing Lambda functions and serverless infrastructure
- Building golden image pipelines
- Automating cloud resource provisioning
Professional Development
- Official certification path available (Terraform Associate)
- Comprehensive documentation and tutorials
- Sandbox environment for learning
- Best practices and style guides for enterprise adoption
Terraform can be used through its CLI interface or HCP (HashiCorp Cloud Platform) for team collaboration and enhanced features.
