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Informative Article | Engineering Science | India | Volume 10 Issue 3, March 2021 | Rating: 4.8 / 10
Infrastructure as Code (IAC): Best Practices of Implementing IAC, Especially in Automating Infrastructure Provisioning and Management Using Terraform
Abstract: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is a paradigm shift in IT infrastructure management, advocating for the automation and management of physical and virtual infrastructure through code. Terraform, a tool created by HashiCorp, has emerged as a leader in this space. It allows for the definition, provisioning, and management of infrastructure across a variety of cloud providers and services using a declarative configuration language. This paper aims to explore best practices in implementing IaC with an emphasis on Terraform, covering concepts from code organization to operational considerations. Infrastructure as Code" (IaC) is a key practice in the field of DevOps and cloud computing, where the infrastructure is provisioned and managed using code instead of through manual processes. This approach enables developers and system administrators to automate the setup, deployment, and management of infrastructure in a consistent and repeatable way. Below, I'll detail some best practices for implementing IaC, particularly with a focus on Terraform. This paper discusses the concept of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), emphasizing its implementation using Terraform. It explores best practices for automating infrastructure provisioning and management, highlighting the advantages and challenges of IaC in modern cloud environments. The paper aims to guide IT professionals in effectively utilizing Terraform for scalable and efficient infrastructure deployment.
Keywords: IAC, Terraform, HashiCorp, CICD Pipelines, Automation, Infrastructure Automation
Edition: Volume 10 Issue 3, March 2021,
Pages: 1971 - 1975