/aws-terraform-2tier-architecture

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aws-terraform-2tier-architecture

Spin up a 2-tier infrastructure on AWS Cloud using this terraform script within few minutes.

Prerequisites:

  • AWS Account
  • IAM User with Access Key & Secret Key
  • AWS CLI (Download)
  • Terraform (Download)

1. Configure local machine:

  • Install AWS CLI
  • Open terminal(linux/mac)/command prompt(windows)
  • Run aws configure
  • Provide the access key, secret key and region as requested

2. Setup 2-tier Infrastructure:

  • Unzip downloaded terraform file
  • Add terraform executable file to your environment variable (Optional)
  • Download all the files leaving .gitignore and README.md files. Note: You must generate your own private & public key
  • Open terminal(linux)/command prompt(windows)
  • Run terraform init command
  • Run terraform apply command. Provide yes as input when asked and hit enter

Hurray!! Your infrastructure is now ready.

3. Let's Test the Infrastructure:

  • Go to EC2 dashboard and click on Load Balancer in the left pane and grab the dns name of your load balancer
  • Paste the dns name in your browser's URL bar and hit enter
  • You should now see a "Hello World" message