[TECH ED] Using Terraform Modules and Remote State

[SallyMcGrath]

Link to the coursework

https://developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/docs

Why are we doing this?

Objective

In this exercise, you will utilize a Terraform module to create a reusable configuration for S3 buckets. Additionally, you'll implement remote state management using an S3 bucket.

Steps

1. Create a Terraform Module for S3 Buckets

   • Create a new directory named s3_module and place a new Terraform file inside it, e.g., main.tf.
   • Define the Terraform code for an S3 bucket inside this file.

2. Implement Remote State in S3

   • In your main Terraform configuration (main.tf), configure the backend for remote state using S3.

3. Initialize and Apply

   • Initialize your Terraform project.
   • Apply the configuration to create the S3 bucket using the module and configure remote state.

Validation

• Confirm that the S3 bucket was created as expected.
• Check the S3 bucket where you store the remote state to ensure that the terraform.tfstate file is present.

References

• Terraform Modules
• Terraform S3 Backend

Maximum time in hours

n/a stretch

How to get help

Ask calm, curious questions with links, code samples, and no screenshots.

https://curriculum.codeyourfuture.io/guides/asking-questions/

How to submit

Demo your progress in class.