In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Terraform on Windows 10. Terraform is an open-source infrastructure as code software tool that provides a simple model for managing and deploying cloud resources.
Before we begin the installation process, you will need to ensure that your machine has:
Open your preferred web browser and navigate to the Terraform website.
Click on the "Download" button located on the top menu bar of the website.
Select the appropriate version for your Windows system (32 or 64-bit).
Extract the downloaded ZIP file to the location where you want to save Terraform.
Open the Start menu, type "Environment Variables," and select the "Edit the system environment variables" option.
In the System Properties window, click on the "Environment Variables" button.
Under the "System Variables" section, scroll down and select the "Path" variable, then click on the "Edit" button.
Click on the "New" button and then enter the folder path where you extracted the Terraform package.
Click "OK" to save and apply the changes.
Open the Command Prompt or Git bash terminal, and run the following command:
terraform -v
If the installation was successful, you should see the output displaying the Terraform version information.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Terraform on your Windows 10 operating system.
In this tutorial, we have covered the necessary steps required to install Terraform on Windows 10. Terraform provides a powerful infrastructure as code solution, which enables developers and system administrators to manage their cloud resources efficiently.
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