HashiCorp Terraform
Infrastructure as code for any cloud.
Overview
Terraform is an infrastructure as code (IaC) tool that allows you to build, change, and version infrastructure safely and efficiently. It can manage existing and popular service providers as well as custom in-house solutions. Configuration files describe to Terraform the components needed to run a single application or your entire datacenter.
✨ Key Features
- Infrastructure as Code
- Execution Plans
- Resource Graph
- Change Automation
- Multi-Cloud Provisioning
- State Management
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Cloud-agnostic with a vast ecosystem of providers
- Declarative configuration language (HCL)
- Strong community support
Unique Value: Provides a single, consistent workflow to provision and manage infrastructure across any cloud, datacenter, or service.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure across multiple providers
- Automating the creation of development, staging, and production environments
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Configuration management within existing servers (Ansible or Chef are better suited)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers broader multi-cloud support and a more declarative approach compared to procedural tools or cloud-native solutions.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (HCP Terraform Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Open-source version is free. HCP Terraform has a free tier.
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