Unlocking Cloud Infrastructure Insights: A Guide to Setting Up Former2 Tool for Streamlined Resource Visualization

Unlocking Cloud Infrastructure Insights: A Guide to Setting Up Former2 Tool for Streamlined Resource Visualization

Introduction:-

Former2 allows you to generate I#nfrastructure-as-Code outputs from your existing resources within your #AWS account. By making the relevant calls using the AWS #JavaScript SDK, Former2 will scan across your infrastructure and present you with the list of resources for you to choose which to generate outputs for.

Pre-requetisites :-

  • an Aws account with appropriate permissions.

  • Access key and secret access keys should be created within the aws account.

Procedure :-

Step-1 :- Open a google chrome window and type former2 in the search bar.

Step-2 :- Click on the first link, it will navigate u to the former2 dashboard.

Step-3 :- Once dashboard opens click on setup and click on credentials

Step-4 :- Setup your #AWS ACCES KEY and SECRET ACCESS KEY in the credentials and click on scan account to get connected with your aws account.

Step-5 :- Once the Aws Account gets connected with the former2 tool. select your region and view the resources within the account.

Conclusion:-

Setting up the Former2 tool enables you to leverage its powerful capabilities in generating #infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates from your existing cloud resources. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you have successfully installed and configured Former2, allowing you to automate the generation of IaC templates and simplify your infrastructure management.