In today’s fast-paced tech world, DevOps engineers play an important role in connecting development and operations. But what makes them special? One key skill is their ability to use scripting to automate and simplify workflows, making everyday tasks faster and easier. This guide will take you through the basics all …
Terraform is not perfect
TL;DR Terraform is a powerful tool for infrastructure as code, but like any tool, it comes with challenges. In this article, we cover the top 20 common mistakes people make when using Terraform and how to fix them. By the end, you’ll be well-equipped to avoid these pitfalls and become …
Introduction to Terraform on Azure
TL;DR This guide walks you through how to download and configure Terraform, then use it to create a virtual machine on Microsoft Azure. Terraform is a powerful tool for managing infrastructure as code across multiple cloud platforms, including Azure. Introduction to Terraform on Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become …
Terraform, CloudFormation, Puppet, and Ansible: Understanding Key Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Tools
In today’s cloud-driven world, managing infrastructure manually is both time-consuming and prone to errors. To solve this, engineers turn to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, which automate the process of configuring and managing servers, networks, and other infrastructure components. Four popular IaC tools stand out: Terraform, CloudFormation, Puppet, and Ansible. …