description Terraform Cloud Overview
Now called HCP Terraform, the service formerly known as Terraform Cloud provides a shared operating environment for infrastructure defined in Terraform configuration files. It stores state and runs plans and applies remotely, giving teams a common place to review proposed changes. Terraform providers connect that workflow to services across clouds such as AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. The service suits engineering teams that need repeatable changes and a clearer record of infrastructure activity than isolated local runs provide.
Sentinel policy enforcement is available within applicable service offerings, rather than being assumed for every account. Shared workflows can help teams identify configuration drift, but do not prevent all changes made outside Terraform. Understanding permissions and the state that tracks managed resources remains essential to safe operation.
help Terraform Cloud FAQ
What does Terraform Cloud add on top of open-source Terraform?
Terraform Cloud adds remote state storage, remote runs, team access controls, private module registry features, and policy checks. It is built around HashiCorp Terraform workflows but moves execution and collaboration into a managed service.
How does Terraform Cloud handle state files?
Terraform Cloud stores state remotely so teams do not pass local `.tfstate` files around. It also handles locking, which helps prevent two engineers from applying conflicting infrastructure changes at the same time.
What is Sentinel in Terraform Cloud?
Sentinel is HashiCorp's policy-as-code framework used with Terraform Cloud and Terraform Enterprise. Teams use it to enforce rules such as allowed cloud regions, required tags, or instance-size limits before an apply is approved.
Does Terraform Cloud work with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud?
Yes, Terraform Cloud works with Terraform providers, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, and many SaaS platforms. The same workflow can manage multiple providers from one run pipeline.
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