Terraform on AWS
Build faster, Deploy safer, Modernise continuously as a trusted Terraform AWS Partner
Digital businesses need cloud architectures that enable them to scale at pace. As an experienced Terraform AWS partner, Habitat3 designs, codes and operates AWS architectures using Infrastructure as Code so your Terraform on AWS environments are secure by default, reproducible, and easy to evolve.
What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?
Infrastructure as Code is the practice of defining your cloud infrastructure in files (code) instead of clicking around in consoles. Servers, networks, databases, permissions—everything is described in readable templates and kept in version control (e.g., Git). When you run the code, your cloud is created or updated consistently and repeatably.
How it works
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You write definitions for resources (VPCs, subnets, RDS, ECS, IAM, etc.).
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The code is reviewed like any software change (pull requests, approvals).
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An automated pipeline plans the change, shows you the impact, then applies it.
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The result is a documented, auditable environment with no manual drift.
Why it matters
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Repeatable: Build identical environments (dev/test/prod) on demand.
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Reliable: Fewer human errors; changes are tested and reviewed.
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Auditable: Every change has history and ownership.
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Fast to evolve: Refactor and modernise safely over time.
Common tools
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Terraform (multi-cloud and third-party integrations)
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AWS CloudFormation (AWS-native)
In short: IaC lets you build infrastructure like software—faster to deploy, easier to secure, and simpler to scale.
Why Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?
Infrastructure as Code turns manual cloud setup into repeatable, reliable engineering—here’s what that delivers.
Speed & Consistency
Spin up identical environments in minutes, not days.
Cost Control
Right-size by code, reuse patterns, and remove drift.
Security Baked in
Proven modules enforce guardrails and least-privilege by default.
Portability
Terraform works across AWS services and third-party integrations.
Auditability
Every change is reviewed in Git; every release is traceable.
Modernisation over time
Refactor infra like software—incrementally, safely.
Why Choose Terraform on AWS with Habitat3?
As a specialist Terraform AWS partner, our approach is aligned with AWS best practices - benefits include:
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AWS-first patterns: Network baselines, secure app patterns (ALB/WAF/Shield), data services (RDS/Aurora/ElastiCache), containers (ECS/EKS/App Runner), and serverless (Lambda/API Gateway).
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Production-grade modules: Reusable modules aligned to AWS best practice.
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Pipelines & GitOps: CI/CD for infra (CodeBuild/GitHub Actions) with plan/apply, policy checks, and approvals.
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Policy as Code: Validate against controls (e.g., tag policy, encryption, public access blocks) before anything reaches AWS.
Our Approach
Terraform AWS Partner Expertise
Habitat3's deep experience with Terraform on AWS means we understand both the power and the pitfalls. Our team has built, deployed, and maintained Terraform infrastructure across hundreds of AWS accounts, giving us the insights to help you avoid common mistakes and implement solutions that scale.
Benefits for digital businesses
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Ship features faster with self-service, pre-approved patterns.
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Reduce outages via immutable deployments and repeatability.
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Lower total cost by standardising infra and eliminating clickops.
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Scale globally using account/per-region blueprints.
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Stay compliant with code-enforced controls and audit trails.
Typical use cases
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Greenfield SaaS requiring Terraform on AWS for secure, repeatable environments.
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Re-architecting lift-and-shift stacks into modular, autoscaled platforms.
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Migrating manual/console configs into Terraform with near-zero downtime.
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Introducing Git-based change control, reviews, and approvals for infra.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Terraform compare to AWS CloudFormation?
Can you import my existing AWS resources into Terraform?
How do you handle state and secrets?
What about security and compliance?
Both are IaC. Terraform offers a broad provider ecosystem, strong module reusability, and a consistent workflow across AWS and third-party tools. If you’re AWS-only and prefer native, CloudFormation is fine; many customers pick Terraform for portability and developer ergonomics.
Yes. We use terraform import and targeted refactors to bring live resources under code with minimal risk, adding tests and policies as we go.
Remote state in S3 with DynamoDB locking; encryption via KMS. Secrets live in AWS Secrets Manager/SSM Parameter Store and are never committed to Git.
Security is built into modules (encryption, private networking, least-privilege IAM). Pipelines run policy checks before apply. Everything is auditable via Git.
Will this slow my engineers down?
Quite the opposite: guardrails enable self-service. Engineers get faster, safer deploys with clear review paths.
Why work with a Terraform AWS partner?
Working with a specialist Terraform AWS partner like Habitat3 means you benefit from battle-tested patterns, AWS best practices, and proven implementation strategies. We've solved the hard problems already - from state management to multi-account architectures - so you can focus on shipping features.