AWS CloudFormation
AWS CloudFormation Overview
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Key Features:
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Define AWS resources using JSON or YAML templates.
- Stack Management: Create and manage AWS resources as stacks.
- Automated Rollbacks & Change Sets: Preview changes before applying and automatically rollback on failure.
- Cross-Region & Cross-Account Support: Manage resources across multiple AWS regions and accounts.
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How It Fits into DevOps/DevSecOps:
- DevOps: Automates infrastructure provisioning, enabling consistent environments across development, staging, and production. Integrates with CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployments.
- DevSecOps: Ensures security and compliance by incorporating security configurations directly in the templates.
Programming Language: YAML and JSON for defining infrastructure templates.
Parent Company: Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Open Source or Paid: Paid (no cost for CloudFormation itself, but charges for AWS resources deployed).
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AWS CloudFormation is a powerful, template-based tool for automating infrastructure management, making it a core component in both DevOps and DevSecOps workflows.
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