Summary
In this chapter, we learned how to install Terraform and prepare it for use with AWS. We covered various installation methods including downloading the binary, using a package manager, and compiling from source. Additionally, we discussed how to set up an AWS account and create an IAM user for Terraform. We then walked through the process of creating a directory for our first Terraform project, pasting in configuration code, and using the terraform apply command to provision resources. Finally, we learned how to use terraform destroy to tear down the resources created by our Terraform project. With the skills learned in this chapter, you should now be able to create and manage infrastructure on AWS using Terraform.
In the following chapter, we will explore the utilization of Terraform in IaC projects.
