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Terraform is an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool by HashiCorp that allows users to define and provision infrastructure using a declarative configuration language. It supports multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments, automates resource management, and maintains state to facilitate changes. Terraform's provider system enables interaction with various platforms and services, streamlining infrastructure management.

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Terraform is

Terraform is an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool by HashiCorp that allows users to define and provision infrastructure using a declarative configuration language. It supports multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments, automates resource management, and maintains state to facilitate changes. Terraform's provider system enables interaction with various platforms and services, streamlining infrastructure management.

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Terraform is an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool developed by HashiCorp that enables you to define

and provision infrastructure using code. It allows you to manage resources across various platforms
like cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), on-premises infrastructure, and even SaaS
services. Terraform uses a declarative configuration language (HCL or JSON) to define the desired
state of your infrastructure, and then it automatically creates, updates, or deletes resources to
match that state.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

 Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

Terraform embodies the concept of IaC, treating infrastructure as code instead of manual
configuration. This means you can version, test, and reuse your infrastructure configurations, just
like software code.

 Declarative Configuration:

You describe what your infrastructure should look like, rather than how to build it, using Terraform's
configuration language. Terraform then figures out the necessary steps to achieve that desired
state.

 Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Support:

Terraform is designed to be cloud-agnostic, allowing you to manage resources across different cloud
providers and even on-premises environments using the same configuration language.

 Resource Management:

Terraform handles a wide range of resources, from low-level components like virtual machines and
networking to higher-level resources like DNS entries and SaaS features.

 Automation:

Terraform automates the process of provisioning, updating, and destroying infrastructure, saving
time and reducing manual errors.

 State Management:

Terraform keeps track of your infrastructure's state, allowing it to understand what changes need to
be made to reach the desired state. This also enables features like planning and visualizing changes
before they are applied.

 Providers:

Terraform uses providers to interact with different platforms and services. These providers act as
plugins that allow Terraform to manage resources on various platforms.

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