Using Terraform Module for Data Management

In today's rapidly evolving IT landscape, managing and protecting data at scale has become more crucial than ever. As organizations embrace infrastructure as code (IaC) practices, tools like Terraform have gained immense popularity. In this blog post, we'll explore how Commvault, a leader in data protection and management, has embraced this trend by offering a Terraform module, and how it can benefit your organization.

What is Commvault's Terraform Module?

Commvault's Terraform module is a set of pre-configured Terraform configurations that allow you to manage Commvault resources programmatically. This module enables you to define, deploy, and manage your Commvault infrastructure using the same IaC principles you might already be using for other parts of your tech stack.

Key Benefits

1. Consistency and Reproducibility: By defining your Commvault infrastructure as code, you ensure consistent deployments across different environments.

2. Version Control: Infrastructure changes can be tracked, reviewed, and rolled back using standard version control systems.

3. Automation: Reduce manual errors and speed up deployments by automating the provisioning process.

4. Scalability: Easily scale your Commvault infrastructure up or down based on your needs.

5. Integration: Seamlessly integrate Commvault resources with other parts of your infrastructure managed through Terraform.

Getting Started

To start using Commvault's Terraform module, follow these steps:

1. Ensure you have Terraform installed on your system.
2. Set up your Commvault environment and obtain the necessary credentials.
3. Include the Commvault provider in your Terraform configuration:

terraform {
  required_providers {
    commvault = {
      source = "commvault/commvault"
      version = "~> 1.0"
    }
  }
}

provider "commvault" {
  web_service_url = "https://your-commvault-server.com"
  username = "your_username"
  password = "your_password"
}

4. Use Commvault resources in your Terraform configurations. For example, to create a storage pool:

resource "commvault_storage_pool" "example" {
  name = "My Storage Pool"
  type = "DISK"
  mediaagent {
    name = "MediaAgent1"
  }
}

5. Create a Azure Hypervisor Using Managed Identities

resource "commvault_hypervisor_azure" "hypervisorazure1" {
  name           = "Test Terraform Azure Hypervisor1"
  subscriptionid = "#################"

  accessnodes {
    id   = data.commvault_client.accessnode4.id
    type = 3
  }
  accessnodes {
    id   = data.commvault_clientgroup.accessnode3.id
    type = 28
  }
  accessnodes {
    id   = data.commvault_client.accessnode2.id
    type = 3
  }
  usemanagedidentity = "true"
}

For more information on the fields check the documentation

Best Practices

1. Use Variables: Parameterize your configurations to make them reusable across different environments.
2. Modularize: Break down your Commvault infrastructure into logical modules for better organization.
3. State Management: Use remote state storage to collaborate effectively with your team.
4. Plan Before Apply: Always run terraform plan to review changes before applying them.

Conclusion

Commvault's Terraform module brings the power of infrastructure as code to your data management strategy. By leveraging this module, you can ensure consistent, version-controlled, and automated deployments of your Commvault infrastructure. As organizations continue to embrace DevOps practices, tools like this become invaluable in maintaining agility and reliability in data management operations.

Start exploring Commvault's Terraform module today and take your data management to the next level!