CloudFormation
Model and provision all your cloud infrastructure resources.
Overview
AWS CloudFormation provides a common language for you to describe and provision all the infrastructure resources in your cloud environment. CloudFormation allows you to use a simple text file to model and provision, in an automated and secure manner, all the resources needed for your applications across all regions and accounts. This file serves as the single source of truth for your cloud environment.
✨ Key Features
- Infrastructure as Code
- Declarative Templates
- Change Sets
- StackSets
- Drift Detection
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native AWS service
- Deep integration with all AWS services
- Free to use
Unique Value: Provides a simple and powerful way to automate the provisioning and management of your AWS infrastructure.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- The foundational tool for automating the deployment of AWS Landing Zones.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Multi-cloud environments (better suited for Terraform).
🏆 Alternatives
Offers the tightest integration with the AWS ecosystem and is the most straightforward choice for organizations that are all-in on AWS.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: There is no additional charge for AWS CloudFormation. You pay for AWS resources created using CloudFormation.
📊 Market Info
Customers: 100000+
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