HashiCorp Terraform
Provision, manage, and version infrastructure with code.
Overview
Terraform is an open-source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool that allows users to define and provision data center infrastructure using a declarative configuration language. While primarily for provisioning, its ability to enforce a desired state allows it to be used for automated remediation of configuration drift.
✨ Key Features
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Execution Plans
- Resource Graph
- Change Automation
- 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 (5)
✅ Best For
- Automatically reverting unauthorized security group changes
- Ensuring cloud resources conform to company policies
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Event-driven incident response (better for SOAR)
- Application-level configuration management (better for Ansible)
🏆 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
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Terraform Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Open source CLI is free.
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