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CloudFormation In AWS






Purpose




  1. Create the same infrastructure components manually everywhere
  2. Use CloudFormation



Different Components Of CloudFormation


ComponentDescription
TemplatesThe JSON or YAML text file that contains the instructions for building out the AWS resources
StacksThe entire environment described by the template and created, updated, and deleted as a single unit
StackSetsAWS CloudFormation StackSets extends the functionality of stacks by enabling you to create, update, or delete stacks across multiple accounts and regions with a single operation
Change Sets A summary of proposed changes to your stack that will allow you to see how those changes might impact your existing resources before implementing them



Steps




  1. Create and save the template
  2. Create a stack with the template



Create And Save The Template




Picture showing the cloudformation service in the search result of the AWS console
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Picture showing the create stack button for creating the new infrastructure automation
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Picture showing selecting the Create template in Designer radio button
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Picture showing dragging and dropping the S3 bucket on the designer screen
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Picture showing the Save menu for saving the template
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Picture showing a popup window to specify the save location of the template
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Create A Stack With The Template




Picture showing creating the cloud formation by using template
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Picture showing the screen for specifying the stack name
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Picture showing the advanced options screen while creating the stack
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Picture showing the Create stack button for creating the new stack
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Picture showing the status of stack creation as in progress
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Picture showing the status of stack creation as completed
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Picture showing the creation of S3 bucket using the cloud formation in AWS
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Posted By  -  Karan Gupta
 
Posted On  -  Friday, November 19, 2021
 
Updated On  -  Friday, September 16, 2022

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