AWS CloudFormation Reviews

CloudFormation is infrastructure as code. For example, if you create an environment in an existing world, you can renew that code and implement the environment in another area.

Infrastructure as code enables AWS resources in the app configuration. The template file can be pressure-controlled. You could renew the code used for another section or environment and deploy it on another site. I also have automated resources management, which updates and rolls back.

CloudFormation's most valuable feature is infrastructure as code.

CloudFormation has languages like YAML. If it were applicable, I would like to work with other languages like Python.

I've worked with the solution for almost five years. I am using the latest version of CloudFormation.

I rate the solution's stability an eight out of ten.

I rate the solution's scalability an eight out of ten.

The initial setup is somewhat easy.

I have seen a return on investment.

I recommend that others go ahead and use CloudFormation. It will help them be sure that if their environments are done, they can renew that code and deploy it in another environment.

I rate CloudFormation a nine out of ten.

I usually use AWS to deploy serverless solutions. I use API Gateways, Lambda functions, and Route Fifty-three for custom domains. I use everything from AWS services, including Glue jobs for ETL and integration with Databricks.

CloudFormation is a great tool for infrastructure as code, which makes my job very easy.

I love CloudFormation as it's a great tool for infrastructure as code. This makes my job very easy.

There could be more tools for conditional outputs in CloudFormation. Although YAML syntax is structured and AWS has CDK, perhaps more validations could be added to make the work easier.

I have been using AWS services for more than ten years, maybe.

I do not remember any problems with stability, so I haven't had any issues.

The scalability of CloudFormation is very good. I have never had a problem, and the service runs perfectly.

I had contact with Amazon support when I lived in Brazil. We had a technical account manager, and the support was very helpful.

Positive

I recommend CloudFormation to friends and family because it's a great tool. Explaining CloudFormation to them is very easy, like explaining a restaurant process.

I'd rate the solution ten out of ten.

I use it to automate the creation of infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation templates. In my project, I must create infrastructure for SaaS-based applications hosted in the AWS cloud. Whenever I onboard a new customer, I need to create the same architectural infrastructure for them, as it's a multitenant architecture, so a lot of the setup remains the same.

By using AWS CloudFormation, I can automate tasks like creating VPCs and load balancers instead of doing them manually each time. The features I like most include improved scalability, resource management, ease of deployment, template creation, and resource provisioning.

There are some limitations with JSON, as the code is written in JSON, which doesn't support commands, looping, or conditionals. This can make the code difficult to read and share across teams. Moreover, the tool only supports AWS. 

Another challenge is related to cost, which I feel could be reduced as it's a bit on the higher side. Additionally, the documentation could be improved, as there is room for enhancement.

I have been working with the product for three years. 

I haven't faced any stability issues with AWS CloudFormation, and I would rate its stability as nine out of ten.

As for scalability, I see improved scalability with no issues, and I would rate it an eight out of ten. In my organization, around 18 people are using AWS CloudFormation.

AWS support is fine and prompt. It is paid. 

The initial setup is quite easy, like filling out a form and submitting it, making the deployment straightforward.

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten and would recommend it to others. 

The solution provides the most simplified way of managing resources.

AWS CloudFormation has improved our organization because it provides quick replication of all the infrastructure, and we can automate every process on the DevOp.

The most valuable feature of AWS CloudFormation is the simple tracking of infrastructure.

The speed of the replication process could improve. It can take some time to replicate that could use a speed increase.

In a new release, they should add multiple optimization release features.

I have been using AWS CloudFormation for approximately three years.

I rate the stability of AWS CloudFormation a ten out of ten.

I plan to increase the use of the solution in the future.

I rate the scalability of AWS CloudFormation a nine out of ten.

I rate the support of AWS CloudFormation a nine out of ten.

Positive

The initial setup of AWS CloudFormation is straightforward.

I have seen a return on investment using this solution after three years.

The price of the solution is good because it is scalable.

This is a powerful tool and you are able to increase efficiency and return employee workloads.

I rate AWS CloudFormation a nine out of ten.

I create cloud infrastructure using CloudFormation. It helps us a lot to manage or monitor the whole infrastructure.

CloudFormation gives us control of AWS and any Cloud infrastructure. It creates the whole stack for Cloud services technologies so it's easy to manage the whole system. If we are creating a platform which includes certain services of AWS, it is very difficult for us to see or manage the whole service related to that specific platform.

CloudFormation provides us with a single and easy way to handle those services of that particular application. If I want to shut down the whole system, I don't want to go to each single service related to that specific particular product. Using this solution, I just run the command to the CloudFormation to shut down the whole system. It will shut down each and every service related to that particular system.

If you are a developer or a more technical person, it's very difficult to learn the complete syntax or because CloudFormation includes a new way to write infrastructure code. There is a technology called CDK and it provides a unique way to handle the infrastructure of every Cloud technology. 

CloudFormation should include compatibility with the programming languages or latest technologies. 

I have been using this solution for three a half years. 

We have experienced some issues with stability with current incidents we are developing on a server level. 

I would rate the scalability for this solution an eight out of ten. 

I have collaborated with AWS support many times for big data but not related to CloudFormation. I would rate the support for this solution a ten out of ten. 

Positive

It is very easy to set up. We just have to create a file or the stack for the related services that we are currently working on. Deployment time depends on the stack and on the services. It takes a longer time if done manually. When setting up a simple service, I would rate the set up a ten out of ten. 

I have set up the whole CloudFormation infrastructure on my own because I'm AWS certified. 

We evaluated Terraform. It provides a single platform to manage all the Clouds. We just have to write a single stack code and it is compatible with each and every Cloud platform like AWS, GCP and Azure. The drawback of CloudFormation is that it is only compatible with AWS.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten. 

AWS CloudFormation is being used for landing zone creation and DR purposes.

What I found most valuable in AWS CloudFormation is its configurability. The solution is easy to configure. I also like its change management configuration because that's also good.

What could be improved in AWS CloudFormation is its user interface, in terms of graphical design, I prefer WYSIWYG.

I've been working with AWS CloudFormation for several years now.

AWS CloudFormation has good stability and performance.

AWS CloudFormation is a scalable product.

The technical support for AWS CloudFormation is always good and fast. I would rate it five out of five.

The initial setup for AWS CloudFormation was easy.

We had some support from Amazon for the deployment of AWS CloudFormation. The deployment took a day to complete.

AWS CloudFormation doesn't have any cost because it's only the resources that you deploy with the solution that'll incur costs.

We didn't evaluate other options. AWS CloudFormation is our first solution.

I've been working with the latest version of AWS CloudFormation, as it's updated regularly.

My company deploys AWS CloudFormation for multiple customers, and I can't give an exact figure in terms of how many people use the solution.

My rating for AWS CloudFormation is ten out of ten.

My company is a partner of AWS CloudFormation, in particular, an advanced consulting partner.

My advice to new users of the solution is to go through the free online documentation and the video training on the AWS training site. This will help in evaluating and deploying AWS CloudFormation.

We use this solution for application hosting and utilize the caching mechanisms. 

The cost of licensing could be reduced. 

We have been using this solution for one year. 

This is a stable solution. 

This is a scalable solution. 

For the cost point of this solution, the customer service and support is quite good.

Positive

The initial setup is straightforward and took approximately four weeks. 

The implementation was completed by an external consultant. 

I would recommend the use of this solution. 

I would rate it an eight out of ten.

I use AWS CloudFormation to automate my infrastructure, especially with DevOps engineering.

The solution has helped with automation. I don't have to worry about provisioning machines and ensuring everything is set up. AWS CloudFormation takes care of the entire infrastructure for me.

The solution is free to use, and its automation capabilities are really powerful. 

There could be better error handling. It would be a good way to improve the solution.

I have been using this solution for one year. I currently use the latest version. 

I would rate the stability a ten out of ten. It never fails. 

I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. 

The customer service and support are good. 

Positive

The initial setup is straightforward. We have it as software as a service. 

We saw a hundred percent ROI. 

The pricing is not expensive. The cost depends on the resources you launch. So, you pay for the resources you use, not the other way around.

I would suggest to read the documentation first before you start. Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten.