This construct represents a collection of targets (like EC2 instances, IP addresses, Lambda functions, or other resources) registered with an Application or Network Load Balancer within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem. It defines how the load balancer distributes traffic across these targets, using configurations such as health checks to ensure only healthy targets receive traffic. Configuration is managed declaratively through HashiCorp’s Terraform, a popular Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool. This allows for automated provisioning and management of load balancing infrastructure, ensuring consistent and repeatable deployments.
Managing target groups through infrastructure as code simplifies complex deployments, enabling efficient scaling and updates. This approach facilitates infrastructure automation, reducing manual intervention and potential errors. It also provides version control and auditability, key components of robust infrastructure management. The ability to define and manage target groups alongside other infrastructure components within a single Terraform configuration promotes consistency and streamlines deployment workflows. This declarative approach enhances reliability and allows teams to treat infrastructure as code, improving collaboration and repeatability.
