Terraform Provisioners Guide Learn how to use Terraform provisioners effectively, pitfalls to avoid, best practices and Scalr's approach for safer, automated infrastructure tasks.
Advanced Terraform Workflows with terraform_data Discover how terraform_data unlocks advanced Terraform workflows—simpler dependencies, no external scripts, and cleaner state. Step-by-step examples inside.
All About Terraform Data Sources Master Terraform data sources: discover what they are, when to use them, and how they make your infrastructure code dynamic, DRY, and reusable.
The Ultimate Guide to Terraform Import Master Terraform import in minutes: map existing cloud resources into code, dodge common pitfalls, and streamline your IaC with this step-by-step guide.
Blog Series: Enforcing Policy as Code in Terraform (Part 5 of 5) Finish your policy-as-code journey: Part 5 shows how to apply, test and automate governance in Terraform for secure, compliant cloud deployments.
Blog Series: Enforcing Policy as Code in Terraform (Part 4 of 5) Part 4 shows how to automate Terraform guardrails with Scalr & OPA—write, test, and enforce policies as code across teams without slowing delivery.
Blog Series: Enforcing Policy as Code in Terraform (Part 3 of 5) Part 3 shows how to author and enforce policy-as-code in Terraform with OPA, automating security and compliance checks in every deployment.
Blog Series: Enforcing Policy as Code in Terraform (Part 2 of 5) Part 2 shows practical ways to enforce Policy as Code in Terraform: where checks fit, pick the right tools, and keep infrastructure secure and compliant.
Blog Series: Enforcing Policy as Code in Terraform (Part 1 of 5) Discover why Policy as Code is essential for Terraform governance. Part 1 unpacks benefits, concepts & tools to keep cloud stacks secure and compliant.
Terraform Data Sources Explained: A Beginner's Guide Understand Terraform data sources: pull external data, reference existing resources & avoid duplication. Get syntax, real examples and best-practice tips.
Terraform Drift: a Comprehensive Guide Understand Terraform drift: why configs diverge, tools to detect it, and clear steps to prevent and fix drift for stable, compliant infrastructure.
Enforcing Policy as Code in Terraform: A Comprehensive Guide Master Policy as Code in Terraform—leverage OPA, Sentinel & Scalr to automate compliance, prevent drift, and enforce cloud governance without slowing dev teams.
What are Terraform Provisioners? Understand Terraform provisioners: what they do, when to use or avoid them, and best-practice alternatives for safer, repeatable deployments.
Terraform Module Creation with Cookiecutter Quickly scaffold standardized Terraform modules with Cookiecutter—step-by-step guide, templating tips, and automation best practices.
The Drift Detection Ecosystem - Part 3 Part 3 of our Drift Detection series reviews managed IaC services, shows how each flags drift, and steers you to the best fit for reliable infrastructure.
Managing Drift - Part 2 Learn how to detect, prevent, and remediate Terraform infrastructure drift with automated checks, policy guardrails, and scalable workflows. Part 2.
Understanding & Detecting Infrastructure Drift - Part 1 Understand why infrastructure drift happens, how to spot it in your IaC early, and prevent security, compliance & cost surprises before they land.
Managing Terraform Drift Detect, triage and resolve Terraform drift with Scalr’s policy-driven workflows, automated scans and guardrails—keep every stack compliant.
Multi-Context Deployments with OpenTofu's Provider for_each Learn to leverage OpenTofu’s provider for_each for multi-context deployments, with concise code samples and key pitfalls to avoid.
How to use OpenTofu Exclude (vs Target) Learn when to use OpenTofu’s --exclude to skip resources and --target to focus changes. Get step-by-step examples and best-practice tips.
Top 10 DevSecOps Tools (June 2025) Discover the 10 best DevSecOps tools for June 2025—features, pricing & security gains to streamline CI/CD and keep vulnerabilities out.
OpenTofu State Encryption: Deep Dive Secure sensitive data in your state file with OpenTofu's end-to-end encryption. Learn to configure key providers like AWS KMS and manage keys.
How to use OpenTofu Exclude See how the --exclude flag lets you ignore specific resources or modules in OpenTofu, trimming plan/apply times and preventing unintended changes.
Streamlining AWS IAM Role Creation with Terraform: A Practical Guide Automate AWS IAM role creation with Terraform. This step-by-step guide covers modules, variables and least-privilege policies for fast, secure, reusable roles.
Terraform Strings: How to Use Them Master Terraform strings: declare variables, interpolate, concat, format, use string functions, and avoid common pitfalls in your HCL code.
