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AWS CloudFormation

AWS CloudFormation gives developers and systems administrators an easy way to create and manage a collection of related AWS resources, provisioning and updating them in an orderly and predictable fashion.

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Freemium • ProprietarySoftware as a Service SaaSAmazon Web ServicesBy Amazon Web Services, Inc.

About AWS CloudFormation

AWS CloudFormation gives developers and systems administrators an easy way to create and manage a collection of related AWS resources, provisioning and updating them in an orderly and predictable fashion. You can use AWS CloudFormation’s sample templates or create your own templates to describe the AWS resources, and any associated dependencies or runtime parameters, required to run your application. You don’t need to figure out the order in which AWS services need to be provisioned or the subtleties of how to make those dependencies work. CloudFormation takes care of this for you. Once deployed, you can modify and update the AWS resources in a controlled and predictable way allowing you to version control your AWS infrastructure in the same way as you version control your software. You can deploy and update a template and its associated collection of resources (called a stack) via the AWS Management Console, CloudFormation command line tools or APIs. CloudFormation is available at no additional charge, and you pay only for the AWS resources needed to run your applications.

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Frequently asked questions

What is AWS CloudFormation?

AWS CloudFormation gives developers and systems administrators an easy way to create and manage a collection of related AWS resources, provisioning and updating them in an orderly and predictable fashion. It is listed under the Freemium • Proprietary license model in the SaaS Lenz directory.

Is AWS CloudFormation free to use?

AWS CloudFormation is listed as Freemium • Proprietary in our directory. Pricing and plan details can change, so check the official website for current terms before committing.

What platforms does AWS CloudFormation run on?

AWS CloudFormation is available on Software as a Service SaaS, Amazon Web Services, so you can use it across the devices your team already works with.

Who develops AWS CloudFormation?

AWS CloudFormation is developed by Amazon Web Services, Inc.. You can find more background and documentation on the product's official website.

What are the best alternatives to AWS CloudFormation?

Popular alternatives to AWS CloudFormation include Altostra, Multy Cloud, Stacktape. Compare their features, license models, and platforms on the SaaS Lenz alternatives page.