AWS CloudFormation

AWS CloudFormation

AWS CloudFormation Overview

• 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.

• 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.