Files.com now integrates with Terraform, enabling users to automate and manage Files.com resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). By leveraging Terraform, IT and infrastructure teams can reduce manual work, streamline resource provisioning, and embrace modern DevOps practices.

What Is Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is the practice of managing and provisioning infrastructure resources using machine-readable definition files instead of manual processes. IaC tools like Terraform simplify and standardize infrastructure deployments, reducing cost, time, and human error.

Why Use Terraform?

Terraform is unique because it supports multi-cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, and more. Organizations can use Terraform to provision and manage infrastructure across any cloud or resource system, making it ideal for:

• Automating infrastructure setup.
• Speeding up provisioning and de-provisioning tasks.
• Reducing human error through automated workflows.

Files.com is proud to be the first Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform to integrate with Terraform, offering customers a developer-friendly way to automate file transfer management and configurations.

Benefits of Files.com’s Terraform Integration

By integrating Files.com with Terraform, your team can automate management tasks across the platform. This reduces manual effort and ensures consistent, error-free infrastructure management.

Key Benefits Include:

• Automate Daily Tasks: Streamline management of users, folders, sharing, automations, and integrations.
• Increase Speed: Automate provisioning and de-provisioning, reducing onboarding and offboarding time for partners and users.
• Reduce Errors: Eliminate the risk of misconfigurations and human error with standardized code-based setups.
• DevOps Ready: Enable your IT and infrastructure teams to implement IaC practices and move towards a DevOps culture.

Use Cases for Files.com Terraform Integration

The Files.com Terraform Provider includes modules to manage a wide range of resources and configurations on your Files.com site:

User Management

Automate the creation, updating, and removal of users.

Folder and File Management

Manage folders, permissions, and file-sharing settings programmatically.

File Transfer Services

Configure and automate FTP, SFTP, AS2, and WebDAV file transfer services.

Automations and Notifications

Set up automations for file movement, notifications, and workflows.

Security and Encryption

Automate encryption, security policies, and data governance settings.

Customizations

Customize branding, integrations, and settings through code-based automation.

Example: Faster Partner Onboarding

Automating partner onboarding with Terraform can dramatically reduce the time it takes to provision access for external partners. With a predefined Terraform script, you can:

• Set up user accounts.
• Assign folder permissions.
• Enable file transfer services.
• Configure automated notifications.

This reduces manual setup, speeds up the onboarding process, and ensures consistent configurations across all partners.

Availability of Files.com Terraform Provider

The Files.com Terraform Provider is available now for all customers. Teams can start automating infrastructure and file transfer management today, reducing overhead and improving operational efficiency.

Share Your Feedback

At Files.com, we are committed to continuously improving our platform and integrations. If you have suggestions for additional features or integrations, we’d love to hear from you!

The Files.com Customer Success Team is here to help you implement Terraform and optimize your workflows. Reach out to us with any questions or ideas—we’re excited to support you as you explore the possibilities of Infrastructure as Code with Files.com.

By embracing Terraform and Files.com, your team can automate critical workflows, minimize errors, and save valuable time—all while laying the foundation for a scalable and efficient infrastructure.

Start automating your Files.com site with Terraform today.