From 0f61ac85def4e0b852f0e2fb1c2c1d78f6522ffb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kevin Fishner Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:32:59 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] make collaboration more important --- .../getting-started/remote.html.markdown | 25 +++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/website/source/intro/getting-started/remote.html.markdown b/website/source/intro/getting-started/remote.html.markdown index 2dda231107..5b829b2e8d 100644 --- a/website/source/intro/getting-started/remote.html.markdown +++ b/website/source/intro/getting-started/remote.html.markdown @@ -11,16 +11,25 @@ We've now seen how to build, change, and destroy infrastructure from a local machine. This is great for testing and development, however in production environments it is more responsible to run Terraform remotely and store a master Terraform state remotely. -Otherwise it's possible for multiple different Terraform states -to be stored on developer machines, which could lead to conflicts. -Additionally by running Terraform remotely, you can move access -credentials off of developer machines, release local machines from -long-running Terraform processes, and store a history of -infrastructure changes to help with auditing and collaboration. + +[Atlas](https://atlas.hashicorp.com/?utm_source=oss&utm_medium=getting-started&utm_campaign=terraform) +is HashiCorp's solution for Terraform remote runs and +infrastructure version control. Running Terraform +in Atlas allows teams to easily version, audit, and collaborate +on infrastructure changes. Each proposed change generates +a Terraform plan which can be reviewed and collaborated on as a team. +When a proposed change is accepted, the Terraform logs are stored +in Atlas, resulting in a linear history of infrastructure states to +help with auditing and policy enforcement. Additional benefits to +running Terraform remotely include moving access +credentials off of developer machines and releasing local machines +from long-running Terraform processes. # How to Use Terraform Remotely -Using Terraform remotely is straightforward with [Atlas by HashiCorp](https://atlas.hashicorp.com/?utm_source=oss&utm_medium=getting-started&utm_campaign=terraform). -You first need to configure [Terraform remote state storage](/docs/commands/remote.html) +You can learn how to use Terraform remotely with our [interactive tutorial](https://atlas.hashicorp.com/tutorial/terraform/?utm_source=oss&utm_medium=getting-started&utm_campaign=terraform), +or you can follow the outlined steps below. + +First, configure [Terraform remote state storage](/docs/commands/remote.html) with the command: ```