Question 1

How do I get started with Tofu Controller and Flux?

Accepted Answer

Check the quickstart guide linked in the README, which provides step-by-step instructions for installing the controller via Helm or Flux manifests and setting up GitOps for Terraform resources in a Kubernetes cluster.

Question 2

Can Tofu Controller work with remote Terraform state backends?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports enforcing existing TFSTATE files through the State Enforcement model, allowing integration with remote backends like S3 or Terraform Cloud without altering configurations, as mentioned in the documentation.

Question 3

What's the difference between Tofu Controller and the Flux Terraform provider?

Accepted Answer

Tofu Controller is a dedicated controller offering multiple GitOps models for flexibility, while the Flux Terraform provider is more basic; Tofu Controller is better for incremental adoption and drift detection in complex environments.

Question 4

How does drift detection handle changes in Tofu Controller?

Accepted Answer

The Drift Detection Model monitors discrepancies between the desired state in Git and the actual infrastructure state, and can be configured to alert or trigger automated remediation actions when drift is detected.

Question 5

Is Tofu Controller production-ready and well-supported?

Accepted Answer

It has an OpenSSF Best Practices badge and active community channels like Slack, indicating maturity and support, but always test in staging environments first as with any open-source tool.

Question 6

Can I use Tofu Controller for non-Kubernetes infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

No, it's designed as a Kubernetes controller for Flux, so it's primarily for managing infrastructure via Terraform within a Kubernetes-centric workflow, not for standalone cloud resources outside Kubernetes.

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