Infrastructure as Code Services

We recommend tools based on your specific needs and environment. For multi-cloud deployments, Terraform is often our top choice due to its provider-agnostic approach. For AWS-specific workloads, CloudFormation or CDK might be preferred. For configuration management, we typically recommend Ansible due to its agentless architecture and ease of use. We'll help you select the right tools for your specific requirements.

State management is critical for IaC success. We implement remote state storage with proper locking mechanisms to prevent concurrent modifications. For Terraform, we set up state backends in secure, durable storage like S3 with DynamoDB locking. We also implement state management best practices including state separation by environment and component, and secure handling of sensitive data.

Yes, we specialize in migrating existing infrastructure to IaC. Our approach involves documenting current infrastructure, importing existing resources into IaC state where possible, creating code that represents the current state, validating the code against the existing infrastructure, and implementing a phased migration plan that minimizes risk and disruption.

We implement multiple security layers for IaC including code scanning for security issues, policy-as-code using tools like OPA, Checkov, or tfsec, secure handling of secrets using vault solutions, least privilege access controls, and comprehensive testing. We also implement security guardrails that prevent deployment of non-compliant infrastructure.

We implement a comprehensive testing strategy for infrastructure code including static analysis to catch syntax errors and best practice violations, unit testing of modules and components, integration testing of combined resources, and end-to-end testing in staging environments. We also implement policy compliance testing to ensure infrastructure meets security and governance requirements.

Implementation timelines vary based on the complexity of your infrastructure and organizational readiness. A basic implementation for a small environment can be completed in 2-4 weeks. Enterprise-wide implementations typically take 3-6 months. We use a phased approach, starting with critical components and gradually expanding scope, allowing you to realize benefits quickly while building toward comprehensive coverage.