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	== Terraform by HashiCorp ==		== Terraform by HashiCorp ==

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			Terraform is an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool created by HashiCorp. It allows users to define, provision, and manage infrastructure in a declarative way using configuration files. These configuration files are human-readable and can be versioned, reused, and shared. Terraform supports various cloud providers and on-premises infrastructure, and it can manage resources like virtual machines, storage, and networking.

			Here's a more detailed explanation:

			Declarative Configuration:
			Terraform uses a declarative configuration language called HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL). Instead of defining step-by-step instructions, users specify the desired state of the infrastructure, and Terraform figures out how to achieve that state.

			Infrastructure as Code:
			Terraform allows users to treat infrastructure as code, meaning they can manage their infrastructure using version control and code deployment practices.
			Multi-Cloud and On-Premises:
			Terraform supports a wide range of cloud providers and on-premises infrastructure, making it a versatile tool for managing various environments.

			Resource Management:
			Terraform can manage low-level components like compute instances, storage, and networking, as well as high-level components like DNS entries and SaaS features.

			Execution Plans:
			Terraform generates an execution plan before applying changes, allowing users to review the proposed changes and ensure they are as intended.

			Modules:
			Terraform supports modules, which are reusable units of configuration that can be used to package and share common infrastructure patterns.

			Workflow:
			Terraform follows a consistent workflow for provisioning and managing infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

			Version Control:
			Terraform configuration files can be version controlled, allowing teams to track changes, collaborate, and revert to previous versions if needed.

			State Management:
			Terraform uses a state file to track the current state of the infrastructure it manages, allowing it to determine the necessary changes to achieve the desired state. <ref>https://www.google.com/search?q=terraform&rlz=1C1GCEA_en&oq=terraform&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyEQgAEEUYORhDGLEDGIAEGIoFMgwIARAjGCcYgAQYigUyDAgCEAAYQxiABBiKBTIMCAMQABhDGIAEGIoFMgwIBBAAGEMYgAQYigUyBggFEEUYPDIGCAYQRRg8MgYIBxBFGDzSAQgxODIyajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#vhid=zephyr:0&vssid=atritem-</ref>
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	== Terraform vs Ansible ==		== Terraform vs Ansible ==

Kenneth at 19:51, 21 April 2025

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	== Terraform vs Ansible ==		== Terraform vs Ansible ==

Kenneth: Created page with "== Terraform vs Ansible == : In terms of popularity for individual configuration management tools, Ansible is now ahead of the pack, with a survey from TechRepublic showing that Ansible had the most widespread usage across survey respondents, at 41%, followed by Chef and Puppet in a tie at 31%, with Terraform at 31%, and Saltstack at 18%. https://www.upguard.com/blog/ansible-vs-chef#:~:text=In%20terms%20of%20popularity%20for,%2C%20and%20Saltstack%20at%2018%25.
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== Terraform vs Ansible ==

: In terms of popularity for individual configuration management tools, Ansible is now ahead of the pack, with a survey from TechRepublic showing that Ansible had the most widespread usage across survey respondents, at 41%, followed by Chef and Puppet in a tie at 31%, with Terraform at 31%, and Saltstack at 18%. <ref>https://www.upguard.com/blog/ansible-vs-chef#:~:text=In%20terms%20of%20popularity%20for,%2C%20and%20Saltstack%20at%2018%25.</ref>

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