Terraform Error – MalformedPolicyDocument: Has prohibited field Resource
Understanding the Error When using Terraform to manage AWS resources, you may encounter various errors that can halt your deployment process. One such error is MalformedPolicyDocument: Has prohibited…
Terraform Error: The provider ‘aws’ does not support resource type ‘aws_instance’
Encountering an error in Terraform when working with AWS resources can halt your project’s progress. One such error is ‘The provider ‘aws’ does not support resource type ‘aws_instance’‘….
Terraform: How to generate self-signed SSL certificates
Introduction Managing infrastructure as code is becoming a standard for DevOps practices, and Terraform by HashiCorp stands out as a leader in this domain. It allows you to…
Terraform: Working with the terraform_login command
Introduction Terraform by HashiCorp is an indispensable tool for building, changing, and versioning infrastructure efficiently. It supports a wide array of service providers and custom in-house solutions. One…
Using Terraform and GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines
Overview Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines are crucial for the development cycle, allowing teams to automate testing and deployment. This tutorial outlines how to utilize Terraform…
Using Rover to visualize Terraform resource dependencies
Introduction As the complexity of infrastructure grows, understanding the intricate web of dependencies within your Terraform configurations can become a daunting task. Visualizing these dependencies can greatly enhance…
How to use Terragrunt to manage Terraform config
Introduction For developers working with infrastructure as code, managing complexity and avoiding duplication can be challenging as projects grow. Terragrunt is a thin wrapper that provides extra tools…
Terraform: How to prevent accidental deletion of resources
Introduction Terraform, a widely used Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool, offers great flexibility and control over infrastructure provisioning and management. However, this power also brings potential risks; among…
Using Terraform with Kubernetes: A Practical Guide
Introduction Kubernetes has become the go-to solution for deploying and managing containerized applications at scale. Meanwhile, Terraform by HashiCorp has gained popularity for its declarative approach and infrastructure…
How to auto generate Terraform documentation
Introduction Terraform has become an indispensable tool for managing infrastructure as code (IaC) across a variety of providers. However, as with any IaC, understanding and documenting the infrastructure…