AWS Cloud Formation Basics - Why do We Need CloudFormation and What is AWS CloudFormation

The video tutorial explains AWS CloudFormation, highlighting its importance in modern cloud architecture. It discusses the challenges of traditional infrastructure provisioning methods, such as using the AWS console or scripts, and how CloudFormation addresses these issues by providing a standardized, repeatable, and version-controlled approach. The tutorial outlines the benefits of CloudFormation, including configuration compliance, resource flexibility, and version control. It also describes the workflow of creating and deploying CloudFormation templates using JSON or YAML syntax.

Describe the role of parameters in Cloud Formation templates.

What is the significance of version control in Cloud Formation?

How do you create a stack in Cloud Formation?