AWS CloudFormation is a service that provides a common language for you to describe and provision, in an automated and secure manner, all the infrastructure resources in your cloud environment. This documentation will guide you through the process of using CloudFormation to manage your AWS resources.

Key Features

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Define and provision your cloud infrastructure using code.
  • Automation: Automate the provisioning and management of your AWS resources.
  • Scalability: Scale your infrastructure up or down based on your requirements.
  • Security: Apply security best practices with automated policies.

Getting Started

To get started with AWS CloudFormation, you can use the following resources:

Common Use Cases

  • Automating Deployment: Deploy your applications and services in a consistent and repeatable manner.
  • Resource Management: Organize and manage your AWS resources using a single interface.
  • Cost Optimization: Monitor and optimize your AWS costs using CloudFormation.

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CloudFormation Architecture

CloudFormation Template

CloudFormation Management Console

For more detailed information, please refer to the AWS CloudFormation Documentation.