Deploy a Docker Container with AWS ECS and Terraform

Harshit Gupta
14 min readFeb 19, 2024

Hello everyone,

I’m thrilled to share an exciting milestone in my journey: the completion of the project “Deploying a Docker Container with AWS ECS Using Terraform.” This project has been an enriching experience, allowing me to explore the dynamic intersection of containerization, cloud infrastructure, and automation.

In the fast-paced world of cloud computing, mastering the orchestration of infrastructure while ensuring robust security measures is essential. Recently, I embarked on a journey to explore the deployment of Docker containers to Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Container Service (ECS) using Terraform. This project not only allowed me to dive deep into cloud security on AWS but also provided an opportunity to hone my skills in Terraform and Docker.

Throughout this blog, I will share the insights gained, challenges faced, and lessons learned during this exciting project. From implementing stringent security measures using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) to leveraging a plethora of AWS services including Elastic Container Registry (ECR), ECS, Fargate, EC2, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), and Load Balancer, this project delved into various facets of cloud infrastructure management.

Key Highlights:

  1. Implementing Robust Security Measures: Discover how AWS IAM was utilized to enforce access control and maintain a secure environment.
  2. Leveraging AWS Services: Explore the…

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