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AWS CloudFormation Templates are JSON or YAML files that define the resources and configurations to be provisioned in a stack.
Last Modified: August 29, 2025
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Key Features
- Provides preconfigured resource definitions for AWS deployments.
- Helps standardize infrastructure setups across environments.
- Supports customization for specific project needs.
- Facilitates faster service deployment.
Common Use Cases
- Create reusable AWS CloudFormation templates for deploying multi-tier web applications
- Standardize infrastructure deployments across multiple AWS accounts
- Automate disaster recovery setup using predefined architecture templates
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