Here are some alternative services to AWS CloudFormation and steps to use them on Azure and GCP:
- Azure Resource Manager
Azure Resource Manager is a cloud service on Azure that enables you to deploy and manage resources in a consistent and repeatable manner. You can use Azure Resource Manager templates to define the infrastructure and configuration of your Azure resources.
To use Azure Resource Manager:
- Log in to the Azure portal
- Click on “Create a resource” and search for “Resource Manager template”
- Select “Resource Manager template” from the list of services and click “Create”
- Choose a subscription, resource group, and name for your template deployment
- Define the infrastructure and configuration of your Azure resources using the JSON-based Resource Manager template language
- Deploy your template to create or update your Azure resources using the Azure portal or the Azure CLI
- Google Cloud Deployment Manager
Google Cloud Deployment Manager is a cloud service on GCP that lets you create and manage resources using templates written in YAML or Python. You can use Deployment Manager templates to define the infrastructure and configuration of your GCP resources.
To use Google Cloud Deployment Manager:
- Log in to the Google Cloud Console
- Click on “Deployment Manager” in the left-hand navigation menu
- Click on “Create deployment” to create a new deployment
- Choose a name for your deployment and configure its settings, including region and properties
- Define the infrastructure and configuration of your GCP resources using the YAML or Python-based Deployment Manager template language
- Deploy your template to create or update your GCP resources using the Deployment Manager UI or the gcloud command-line tool
Note: These are simplified steps and may vary depending on your use case and specific requirements. Please refer to the official documentation for each service for detailed instructions.