Amazon CloudFormation

Amazon CloudFormation is a service that helps you manage and set up your cloud resources on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Think of it as a blueprint or recipe for your IT infrastructure. You define what resources you need, like servers, databases, and networks, in a simple text file. CloudFormation then automatically builds and configures everything for you. This makes it easier to replicate and maintain environments, ensuring consistency and saving time. Essentially, it allows you to manage complex cloud setups using code, improving efficiency and reducing the potential for errors.