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Managing Terraform State Across AWS Accounts: A Guide to Cross-Account Configuration
When working with Terraform in multi-account AWS environments, it’s often necessary to store the Terraform state in one AWS account (let’s call it Account A) while provisioning infrastructure in another account (Account B). This setup enhances security, centralizes state management, and facilitates better separation of duties. Here’s how you can achieve this using cross-account roles…
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How to Create AWS Backup Configurations for RDS and S3 Using Terraform
Managing backups in AWS is essential to ensure the safety and availability of your data. By using Terraform, you can automate the creation and management of AWS Backup configurations for both Amazon RDS and S3, ensuring consistent, reliable backups across your AWS infrastructure. Step 1: Create an S3 Bucket for Backups First, you’ll need to…
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Setting Up AWS VPC Peering with Terraform
Introduction AWS VPC Peering is a feature that allows you to connect one VPC to another in a private and low-latency manner. It can be established across different VPCs within the same AWS account, or even between VPCs in different AWS accounts and regions. In this article, we’ll guide you on how to set up…
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Crafting a Migration Plan: PostgreSQL to AWS with Terraform
I’d like to share my insights on migrating an on-premises PostgreSQL database to AWS using Terraform. This approach is not just about the technical steps but also about the strategic planning that goes into a successful migration. Setting the Stage for Migration Understanding Terraform’s Role Terraform is our tool of choice for this migration, owing…
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Navigating the IaC Landscape: A Comparative Look at Terraform, Terragrunt, Terraspace, and Terramate
Comparing Top Infrastructure Tools: Terraform, Terragrunt, Terraspace, and Terramate If you’re managing AWS infrastructure, you’ve likely heard of Terraform, Terragrunt, Terraspace, and Terramate. Each tool brings something unique to the table, and today, we’re going to break down their features, strengths, and ideal use cases. Terraform: The Cornerstone of IaC What is it? Terraform is…
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Effortlessly Connect to AWS Athena from EC2: A Terraform Guide to VPC Endpoints
Introduction Data analytics is a crucial aspect of modern business operations, and Amazon Athena is a powerful tool for analyzing data stored in Amazon S3. However, when accessing Athena from Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instances, traffic typically flows over the public internet, introducing potential security concerns and performance overhead. To address these challenges, Amazon…
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What is terraform state?
Terraform state is a crucial component of Terraform that stores information about the infrastructure resources Terraform has created or managed. It acts as a “memory” for Terraform, keeping track of: Why is it important? How is it stored? Key considerations: By understanding the importance of Terraform state and managing it effectively, you can ensure…