Governing AWS with Terraform
In this chapter, we will explore the concept of infrastructure governance and why it is crucial for managing AWS resources effectively. We will also dive into how Terraform can be used as a powerful tool for governing infrastructure. With the increasing complexity and scale of AWS projects, effective governance is essential to ensure security, compliance, cost-efficiency, and overall success. We will cover the fundamentals of infrastructure governance, the importance of AWS resource governance, tools for governing AWS Terraform projects, automation, and best practices for building cost-effective and secure AWS Terraform projects.
The following topics will be covered in this chapter:
- What is infrastructure governance?
- Why do we need infrastructure governance?
- How to govern infrastructure with Terraform
- How to use AWS tools with Terraform to govern IAC projects
