Issue #209 - Build vs Buy, Disaster Recovery for AWS Aurora, AWS Provider v6 and SSM Parameter Store, vulne-soldier, terraProof, Stacks, tfmv

Malcolm Matalka (TerraTeam) explores the build-versus-buy decision through the lens of adopting Terraflow, a SaaS platform for Terraform automation. He highlights how Terraflow simplifies collaboration, compliance, and automation, ultimately saving time and reducing complexity compared to building similar in-house solutions.

Anuj Tyagi discusses setting up cross-region replication for AWS Aurora to ensure resilience and minimal downtime during disasters. The article provides configuration steps, key considerations, and practical tips for achieving high availability in global applications.

Rajesh Murali Nair highlights changes in Terraform AWS provider v5.0 and v6.0, specifically the deprecation of the “overwrite” argument for SSM Parameter Store resources. The article explains the replacement approach using “lifecycle” blocks to manage parameter updates and ensure compatibility with new Terraform versions.

Omolayo Victor introduces Vulne Soldier, a tool designed to automate vulnerability remediation for AWS EC2 instances, focusing on efficient patching and compliance. The article highlights its Terraform module integration, enabling seamless deployment and management of remediation workflows in cloud environments.

Gifted Lane introduces Terraproof, a tool that enhances Terraform workflows by detecting configuration issues before deployment. The article explains how it helps DevOps teams reduce errors, streamline infrastructure provisioning, and improve overall reliability.

Stacks is a Terraform code pre-processor. Its primary goal is to minimize your total Terraform codebase without giving up on coverage. To do more with less. AB: Version 2 has just been released!

tfmv is a CLI to rename Terraform resources, data sources, and modules and generate moved blocks.