Terraform is a widely used open-source infrastructure as code (IaC) tool created and maintained by HashiCorp. It enables users to define and manage cloud infrastructure such as servers, load balancers, databases, and networking using a high-level configuration language called HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL).
In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Terraform on EndeavourOS Latest.
Before beginning with the installation, ensure that you have the following:
It is always recommended to update the system packages to the latest versions before installing any new application. Run the following command to update:
sudo pacman -Syu
Once done, system packages will be updated to the latest version.
The easiest way to install Terraform on EndeavourOS Latest system is by adding its official package repository and using the package manager, pacman. Follow the steps below to install Terraform:
Add HashiCorp's official GPG key:
sudo pacman-key --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com -r C874011F0AB405110D02105534365D94746E27C4
sudo pacman-key --lsign-key C874011F0AB405110D02105534365D94746E27C4
Add HashiCorp's Terraform repository:
echo -e '\n[archlinux]\nSigLevel=Never\nServer=https://archlinux.arkena.net/$arch' | sudo tee -a /etc/pacman.conf > /dev/null
sudo pacman -Syu
Install Terraform:
sudo pacman -S terraform
Verify the installation by checking the version:
terraform version
This will output the installed Terraform version.
That's it! You have successfully installed Terraform on your EndeavourOS Latest system. You can now start using Terraform to define and manage your cloud infrastructure.
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