Understanding OpenTofu: Important considerations for Azure Terraform users regarding migration and licensing

Understanding OpenTofu: Important considerations for Azure Terraform users regarding migration and licensing

Jeff Christman is a Navy veteran with over twenty years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in cloud migration projects. He has worked for prestigious organizations including Raytheon, AT&T, and NASA, and currently serves as a Senior Cloud Security Consultant at a leading consulting firm. In addition to his professional work, Jeff is also … Read more

What is Next for Terraform and OpenTofu?

What is Next for Terraform and OpenTofu?

In recent developments, Oracle has decided to abandon the use of Terraform in favor of OpenTofu, while IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has emphasized the importance of real open source. This shift in technology choices has significant implications for both programs. Terraform, a cloud infrastructure management tool introduced in 2014 by HashiCorp, quickly gained popularity due … Read more

Oracle Embraces OpenTofu Following License Change in Terraform

Oracle Embraces OpenTofu Following License Change in Terraform

Oracle has recently made the decision to switch from supporting Terraform to adopting OpenTofu in response to HashiCorp’s change in license for Terraform. This move came after HashiCorp announced that they would be changing the license of Terraform to the Business Source license, causing significant repercussions within the open source community. As a popular infrastructure-as-code … Read more