Copy Blueprint Terraform Into _temp Directory In Blueprint

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Copy Blueprint Terraform into _temp Directory in Blueprint

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What is the Outcome That You Are Trying to Reach?

The current implementation of the install.sh script copies the base Terraform into the BLUEPRINT/terraform directory. However, this directory is not gitignored, which means that local Terraform files can be accidentally checked into the repository. This can lead to inconsistencies and errors in the Terraform configuration.

Describe the Solution You Would Like

To address this issue, we propose the following solution:

  • Update the base/terraform/install.sh script to include the following code:
if [ -f "../blueprint.tfvars" ]; then
  TERRAFORM_COMMAND="$TERRAFORM_COMMAND -var-file=../blueprint.tfvars"
fi

This code checks if a blueprint.tfvars file exists in the parent directory and, if so, adds it as a variable file to the Terraform command.

  • Update the BLUEPRINT/install.sh script to copy the Terraform files from the base/terraform directory into a new directory called _TEMP within the terraform directory:
cp -r ../base/terraform/* ./terraform/_TEMP
  • Update the BLUEPRINT/install.sh script to change into the _TEMP directory:
cd terraform/_TEMP
  • Add the following line to the .gitignore file to ignore any files within the _TEMP directory:
**/_TEMP/*

This solution ensures that local Terraform files are not accidentally checked into the repository and provides a clean and organized way to manage Terraform configurations.

Describe Alternatives You Have Considered

We have considered the following alternatives:

  • Ignoring the entire terraform directory in the .gitignore file. However, this would prevent us from checking in any Terraform files, which is not desirable.
  • Creating a separate directory for Terraform files that is not checked into the repository. However, this would require additional configuration and may lead to inconsistencies.

Additional Context

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Benefits of the Proposed Solution

The proposed solution provides several benefits, including:

  • Improved security: By ignoring local Terraform files, we reduce the risk of accidentally checking sensitive information into the repository.
  • Increased organization: The use of a _TEMP directory provides a clean and organized way to manage Terraform configurations.
  • Simplified configuration: The proposed solution eliminates the need for additional configuration and ensures that Terraform files are properly managed.

Implementation Details

The implementation details for the proposed solution are as follows:

  • Update the base/terraform/install.sh script to include the code snippet provided above.
  • Update theBLUEPRINT/install.shscript to copy the Terraform files into the_TEMP` directory and change into that directory.
  • Add the line to the .gitignore file to ignore any files within the _TEMP directory.

Testing and Validation

To ensure that the proposed solution works as expected, we will perform the following testing and validation:

  • Verify that the install.sh script correctly copies the Terraform files into the _TEMP directory.
  • Verify that the .gitignore file correctly ignores any files within the _TEMP directory.
  • Verify that the Terraform configuration is properly managed and that local files are not accidentally checked into the repository.

Conclusion

The proposed solution provides a clean and organized way to manage Terraform configurations while ensuring that local files are not accidentally checked into the repository. We believe that this solution addresses the issue and provides several benefits, including improved security, increased organization, and simplified configuration.
Copy Blueprint Terraform into _temp Directory in Blueprint: Q&A

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Q&A: Copy Blueprint Terraform into _temp Directory in Blueprint

Q: What is the current issue with the install.sh script?

A: The current install.sh script copies the base Terraform into the BLUEPRINT/terraform directory, which is not gitignored. This means that local Terraform files can be accidentally checked into the repository, leading to inconsistencies and errors in the Terraform configuration.

Q: What is the proposed solution to address this issue?

A: The proposed solution involves updating the base/terraform/install.sh script to include a code snippet that checks for a blueprint.tfvars file and adds it as a variable file to the Terraform command. Additionally, the BLUEPRINT/install.sh script will be updated to copy the Terraform files into a new directory called _TEMP within the terraform directory, and the .gitignore file will be updated to ignore any files within the _TEMP directory.

Q: Why is it necessary to create a new directory called _TEMP?

A: Creating a new directory called _TEMP provides a clean and organized way to manage Terraform configurations. It also ensures that local Terraform files are not accidentally checked into the repository.

Q: How will the proposed solution improve security?

A: The proposed solution improves security by ignoring local Terraform files, which reduces the risk of accidentally checking sensitive information into the repository.

Q: What are the benefits of the proposed solution?

A: The proposed solution provides several benefits, including improved security, increased organization, and simplified configuration.

Q: How will the proposed solution be implemented?

A: The implementation details for the proposed solution involve updating the base/terraform/install.sh script, updating the BLUEPRINT/install.sh script, and updating the .gitignore file.

Q: How will the proposed solution be tested and validated?

A: The proposed solution will be tested and validated by verifying that the install.sh script correctly copies the Terraform files into the _TEMP directory, verifying that the .gitignore file correctly ignores any files within the _TEMP directory, and verifying that the Terraform configuration is properly managed and that local files are not accidentally checked into the repository.

Q: What is the expected outcome of the proposed solution?

A: The expected outcome of the proposed solution is a clean and organized way to manage Terraform configurations, improved security, and simplified configuration.

Conclusion

The proposed solution provides a clean and organized way to manage Terraform configurations while ensuring that local files are not accidentally checked into the repository. We believe that this solution addresses the and provides several benefits, including improved security, increased organization, and simplified configuration.