Terraform cloud-init config
A Terraform module to deploy Docker containers or Compose files to any cloud VM using cloud-init, with Traefik and Let's Encrypt.
What is Terraform cloud-init config?
christippett/terraform-cloudinit-container-server is a Terraform module that generates a cloud-agnostic cloud-init configuration to bootstrap a virtual machine with Docker and deploy either a single container image or a full Docker Compose stack. It simplifies deploying containerized applications across major cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure, and DigitalOcean, offering a cost-effective and vendor-independent alternative to managed container services.
DevOps engineers and developers who need to deploy containerized applications across multiple cloud providers using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and want to avoid vendor lock-in. It is particularly suited for those managing small hobby projects, proofs of concept, or experimental workloads on cost-effective VMs.
Developers choose this module because it provides a portable, multi-cloud deployment solution using standard tools like Terraform, Docker, and cloud-init, with built-in Traefik for routing and automatic TLS certificates from Let's Encrypt. It eliminates the complexity of proprietary frameworks and external dependencies, focusing on simplicity and self-hosting.
Overview
A batteries included cloud-init config to quickly and easily deploy a single Docker image or Docker Compose file to any Cloud™ VM.
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