AWS CloudFormation In 2 Hours: A Hands-On Approach to Cloud Automation

Unlock the power of AWS CloudFormation in just two hours with this concise and practical guide. Designed for both beginners and experienced cloud practitioners, this book provides a fast-paced introduction to the essential concepts and features of CloudFormation, enabling you to automate and manage your AWS infrastructure efficiently.

In this book, you will learn how to create and manage CloudFormation templates, the backbone of your infrastructure as code strategy. Discover how to define parameters to make your templates dynamic and reusable, and explore mappings to customise configurations based on different environments.

Gain insights into drift detection, a crucial feature that helps you identify changes in your stack that deviate from your original template, ensuring your infrastructure remains consistent and reliable. You'll also delve into the various resource inputs required to build robust applications, and learn how to implement change sets to preview modifications before applying them.

The book covers advanced topics such as nested stacks, allowing you to break down complex architectures into manageable components, and StackSets, which enable you to deploy CloudFormation stacks across multiple accounts and regions with ease.

With practical examples and step-by-step instructions using the AWS CLI, "AWS CloudFormation In 2 Hours" equips you with the skills to streamline your cloud deployments and enhance your operational efficiency. Whether you're looking to automate your infrastructure or improve your DevOps practices, this book is your essential guide to mastering AWS CloudFormation quickly and effectively.