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Deploying an S3 Bucket Using Terraform

In this lab, you will learn how to use Terraform to launch an S3 bucket. You will use a simple Terraform root folder named `Terraform` that includes a `main.tf` file. By the end of the lab, you will have a better understanding of how to deploy an S3 bucket using Terraform.

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Level
Clock icon Intermediate
Duration
Clock icon 30m
Published
Clock icon May 30, 2024

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Create the Directory for the Terraform Project

    • Check that Terraform is installed and functioning properly.
    • Create a new directory to house your Terraform code called Terraform.
  2. Challenge

    Write Your Terraform Code

    • In the module directory, create a new file called main.tf and add the provided code.
  3. Challenge

    Deploy Your Code and Verify Resources Were Launched in AWS

    • Initialize the Terraform configuration.
    • Validate the code.
    • Review the actions that will be performed when you deploy the code.
    • Deploy the code.
    • View the resources that were created.
    • Tear down the infrastructure.

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