Terraform Tutorial — Backends
A backend defines where Terraform stores its state. The default is local, but for teams you need a remote backend. This chapter covers S3 backend setup, DynamoDB locking, Terraform Cloud, and migration.
What’s in this Chapter?
| # | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local vs Remote Backends | Why remote state matters |
| 2 | S3 Backend Setup | Step-by-step S3 + DynamoDB |
| 3 | DynamoDB Locking | Concurrency protection |
| 4 | Terraform Cloud Backend | HCP Terraform as backend |
| 5 | Backend Migration and .gitignore | Migrating state, file exclusions |
| 6 | Practice Exercises | Hands-on backend exercises |
