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Getting Started with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

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Chokchai @ArmLegend

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Last updated: March 15, 2024

#What is Infrastructure as Code?

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) allows you to define and manage your infrastructure using code instead of manual processes. By leveraging tools like Terraform and Ansible, teams can achieve automation, consistency, and scalability.

#Benefits of IaC

  1. Version Control: Infrastructure configurations can be versioned like software code.
  2. Automation: Deployment becomes repeatable and consistent.
  3. Cost Efficiency: Reduces human errors, saving both time and money.

#Getting Started

  1. Choose a tool:

    • Terraform: For provisioning infrastructure in a declarative way.
    • Ansible: For configuring and automating application deployment.

  2. Write code: Define infrastructure in a human-readable format such as HCL (HashiCorp Configuration Language) for Terraform.

  3. Apply changes: Use commands like terraform apply or ansible-playbook to deploy infrastructure.

Ready to dive deeper? Check out official Terraform documentation to get started!