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Terraform Terminology

This document discusses 15 hacks for unlocking the power of Terraform. It covers tips like using variable files for environment-specific configurations, Terraform modules for reusability, storing state in remote backends, iterating resources with count and for-each, validating inputs with assertions, and enhancing collaboration with Terraform Cloud. The conclusion encourages experimenting with these hacks to streamline deployments, improve collaboration, and master infrastructure as code efficiency.

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Terraform Terminology

This document discusses 15 hacks for unlocking the power of Terraform. It covers tips like using variable files for environment-specific configurations, Terraform modules for reusability, storing state in remote backends, iterating resources with count and for-each, validating inputs with assertions, and enhancing collaboration with Terraform Cloud. The conclusion encourages experimenting with these hacks to streamline deployments, improve collaboration, and master infrastructure as code efficiency.

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@ridaghoul

Cloud analyst
01/18

15 Terraform
Hacks
Unlock the Power of Terraform with These
Handy Tips

SWIPE
@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
02/18

Hack 1: Variable Files for


Environment-specific
Configurations
Use separate variable files for different
environments (dev, staging, prod) to easily
manage configurations.

KEEP SWIPING
@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
03/18

Hack 2: Terraform
Modules for Reusability
Create reusable modules to abstract and share
common infrastructure patterns across
projects.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
04/18

Hack 3: Terraform State


Management with
Remote Backends
Store Terraform state files in remote backends
(like AWS S3 or Azure Storage) for better
collaboration and versioning.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
05/18

Hack 4: Utilize Count


and For-Each for
Resource Iteration
Leverage count and for-each features to create
multiple instances of a resource dynamically.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
06/18

Hack 5: Dynamic Block


for Flexible
Configurations
Use dynamic blocks to define flexible
configurations for resources based on
conditions or variables.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
07/18

Hack 6: Locals for


Cleaner Code
Utilize locals to store intermediate values,
making your Terraform code cleaner and more
readable.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
08/18

Hack 7: Terraform
Workspaces for
Environment-based
State Management
Leverage Terraform workspaces to manage
separate state files for different environments
within the same configuration.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
9/18

Hack 8: Null Resource


for Provisioning Tasks
Use null_resource to run additional provisioning
tasks or scripts that are not supported by native
Terraform resources.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
10/18

Hack 9: Input Validation


with Assertions
Implement input validation using assertions to
ensure that variables meet specific criteria
before applying changes.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
11/18

Hack 10: Data Sources


for External Information
Use data sources to fetch external information,
such as existing resources, to be used in your
Terraform configuration.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
12/18

Hack 11: Terraform


Cloud for Collaboration
Leverage Terraform Cloud for collaborative
infrastructure as code (IaC) development with
version control and shared state.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
13/18

Hack 12: Secure


Variable Handling with
Vault
Use HashiCorp Vault to store and manage
sensitive information like API keys, passwords,
and tokens securely.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
14/18

Hack 13: Conditional


Resource Creation with
Ternary Expressions
Employ ternary expressions to conditionally
create resources based on variables or other
conditions.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
15/18

Hack 14: Terraform Plan


Output to JSON
Generate Terraform plan output in JSON
format to programmatically extract information
or integrate with other tools.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
16/18

Hack 15: Remote


Execution with
Terraform Cloud Agents
Enable remote execution with Terraform Cloud
agents to run Terraform in environments with
restricted internet access.

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
17/18

Conclusion
Elevate your Terraform game with these 15
hacks! Streamline deployments, enhance
collaboration, and master IaC efficiency.
Experiment, innovate, and share your
experiences in the comments. Happy
Terraforming!

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@ridaghoul
Cloud analyst
18/18

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