How to setup Terraform on Windows in Azure/AWS/GCP
To install Terraform in any of the cloud platforms, the best way is to use the available images in the marketplace that run Terraform opensource on Windows server with the recommended configuration. Production ready. Click on the links below to deploy to your preferred cloud platform.
Setup Terraform on Azure
Deploy Terraform on Windows 2019 Server in Azure
Deploy Terraform on Windows 2016 Server in Azure
Setup Terraform on AWS
Deploy Terraform on Windows 2019 Server in AWS
Deploy Terraform on Windows 2016 Server in AWS
Setup Terraform on GCP
Deploy Terraform on Windows 2019 in GCP
Deploy Terraform on Windows 2022 in GCP
Getting Started
RDP into new server
Once you have deployed Terraform on Windows server, the first step is to RDP into the new instance once it has fully booted up. The following links explain how to connect the VM once it has finished being deployed:
- How to RDP to AWS Windows Instance
- How to RDP to Google GCP Windows Instance
- How to RDP to Azure Windows Virtual Machine
Once logged in, you’re now ready to start setting up your new server as per the following sections.
Using Terraform
Once logged in, you are ready to start using Terraform. You can use any Windows terminal (Powershell or Windows Command Prompt)
The following links to documentation explain how to use Terraform for each cloud platform
Learn to provision infrastructure with HashiCorp Terraform
https://learn.hashicorp.com/terraform
Terraform Documentation
Support
If you have issues with installing Terraform in your cloud environment leave a comment below or contact us directly and we will assist it getting the server up and running
Terraform Support
Support for using Terraform can be found on their community section:
https://www.terraform.io/community
