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A template is a declaration of AWS [[#Resource|resources]] that make up a [[#Stack|stack]]. The templates are stored as JSON or YAML text files.
A template is a declaration of AWS [[#Resource|resources]] that make up a [[#Stack|stack]]. The templates are stored as JSON or YAML text files.
==Template Structure==
{{External|[https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/template-anatomy.html Template Anatomy]}}


==Input Parameters==
==Input Parameters==

Revision as of 19:45, 11 March 2019

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Overview

CloudFormation creates and configures resources, grouped in stacks.

Stack

Working with Stacks

A stack is a collection of AWS resources that can be managed (create, update or delete) as a single unit. All resources in a stack are defined by the stack's AWS CloudFormation template. Because AWS CloudFormation treats the stack resources as a single unit, they must all be created or deleted successfully for the stack to be created or deleted. If a resource cannot be created, AWS CloudFormation rolls the stack back and automatically deletes any resources that were created. If a resource cannot be deleted, any remaining resources are retained until the stack can be successfully deleted.

Nested Stack

A nested stack is a stack created as part of other stacks.

Template

CloudFormation Templates
Learn Template Basics
AWS CloudFormation Template Formats

A template is a declaration of AWS resources that make up a stack. The templates are stored as JSON or YAML text files.

Template Structure

Template Anatomy

Input Parameters

Resources

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