Tag: Infrastructure as Code
Browse all articles, tutorials, and guides about Infrastructure as Code
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Best practices when using Terraform?
Discover essential best practices for using Terraform to manage your infrastructure effectively and securely.
Should .terraform.lock.hcl Be in .gitignore? (The Answer Might Surprise You)
The .terraform.lock.hcl file causes confusion for many Terraform users. Learn why you should commit it to version control and how to handle it properly.
Conditional Resource Creation in Terraform Based on .tfvars Variables
Learn how to conditionally create Terraform resources using variables from .tfvars files. Learn count, for_each, and dynamic blocks for flexible infrastructure.
How to Fix "Error acquiring the state lock: ConditionalCheckFailedException"
Learn how to diagnose and fix Terraform state lock errors that prevent your infrastructure deployments from running.
How to Split a Terraform File (main.tf) into Several Files (No Modules)
Organizing Terraform configurations by splitting a single main.tf file into multiple files can improve readability and maintainability. Learn how to do this without using modules.
How to Execute Terraform Actions Without the Interactive Prompt
Learn how to automate Terraform workflows by bypassing the interactive prompt for commands like apply and destroy.
How do you do simple string concatenation in Terraform?
Learn how to perform string concatenation in Terraform using interpolation and the join function.
How to for_each through a list(objects) in Terraform
Learn how to use the for_each construct in Terraform to iterate through lists of objects and dynamically create resources.
Is there an AND/OR Conditional Operator in Terraform?
Learn how to use AND/OR conditional operators in Terraform to create dynamic configurations.
How are data sources used in Terraform?
Understand how to use data sources in Terraform to fetch information about existing resources.
Upgrade Terraform to Specific Version
Learn how to upgrade Terraform to a specific version on your system, ensuring compatibility with your infrastructure.
I would like to run Terraform only for a specific resource
Learn how to target specific resources in Terraform to save time and avoid unnecessary changes.
How to Write an if, else, elsif Conditional Statement in Terraform
Learn how to use if, else, and elsif conditional statements in Terraform to create dynamic configurations.
Terraform Failing with Invalid for_each Argument / The Given "for_each" Argument Value is Unsuitable
Learn how to troubleshoot and fix the "Invalid for_each argument" error in Terraform.
Can Terraform Be Used to Provision On-Premises Servers?
Learn how Terraform can be used to provision on-premises servers by integrating with tools like VMware vSphere, Ansible, and bare-metal providers.
Concatenate a String with a Variable in Terraform
Learn how to concatenate strings with variables in Terraform to create dynamic configurations.
Modules + Output from for_each
Learn how to use for_each with modules in Terraform to dynamically create resources and manage outputs.