Getting Started

OpenTofu is an open-source, Terraform-compatible Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool. Verda supports OpenTofu as a drop-in alternative to Terraform, allowing you to manage Verda infrastructure using the same workflows, configuration language, and provider.

Beta notice OpenTofu support is currently in beta. Core functionality is stable, but interfaces and behavior may evolve. We recommend validating changes in non-production environments first.

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What is OpenTofu?

OpenTofu is a community-driven fork of Terraform that maintains compatibility with existing Terraform configurations and providers. For Verda users, this means:

• The same HCL syntax

• The same Verda provider

• The same resource definitions

• The same state and workflow concepts

If you already use Terraform, you already know how to use OpenTofu.

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When should I use OpenTofu?

You may choose OpenTofu if you:

• Prefer an open-source Terraform alternative

• Are migrating away from Terraform

• Want to standardize on OpenTofu across your infrastructure tooling

If you are already using Terraform successfully, switching to OpenTofu is optional.

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What’s different from Terraform?

From a Verda perspective, very little.

• Resource schemas are identical

• Provider configuration is the same

• Infrastructure behavior is unchanged

The main difference is the CLI binary:

• terraform → tofu

Everything else remains familiar.

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Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure you have:

• An existing Verda account

• API credentials for authentication

• OpenTofu installed locally

Terraform users can reuse their existing configuration files.

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Basic workflow

The OpenTofu workflow mirrors Terraform exactly:

1. Initialize the working directory

2. Review planned changes

3. Apply infrastructure changes

4. Manage state over time

Example commands:

tofu init
tofu plan
tofu apply

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Next steps

• Using the Verda Provider Learn how to configure and authenticate the Verda provider in OpenTofu.

• Migration from Terraform Step-by-step guidance for moving existing Terraform projects to OpenTofu safely.

For resource definitions and examples, refer to the Terraform documentation sections — they apply equally to OpenTofu.