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Learn how to create different EC2 instances in separate Availability Zones (AZs) using Terraform. Step-by-step guide to overcome common issues, including route table associations with NAT gateways.
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Deploying Multiple EC2 Instances Across Different AZs with Terraform: A Step-by-Step Guide

When working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), deploying EC2 instances in different Availability Zones (AZs) is a common practice for enhancing resilience and performance. However, using Terraform to set up these instances may sometimes lead to configuration challenges, particularly when establishing proper route table associations with NAT gateways.

In this guide, I'll help you navigate these challenges by examining a common setup and offering a clear solution to effectively associate EC2 instances with NAT gateways.

The Challenge

Suppose you are trying to deploy different EC2 instances in separate Availability Zones with Terraform, as shown in the following sample code:

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In this structure, you aim to associate the subnets used by your EC2 instances to a route table that is associated with a NAT gateway. However, you encounter an error during the association step:

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Error Explanation

The crux of the issue lies in the fact that each.key in the aws_route_table_association references the instance types (e.g., m5.2xlarge, m5.4xlarge), but the keys for aws_route_table.nat correspond to the AZ names derived from var.pub_subnet. This mismatch causes the Terraform configuration to fail when trying to access the route table.

The Solution

To resolve this issue, you will need to modify the variable configuration to ensure the keys align correctly. Specifically, you should change your priv_subnet variable to use subnet names as keys rather than instance types. Here’s how you can achieve this:

Step 1: Modify the priv_subnet Variable

Update your priv_subnet definition as follows:

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Step 2: Adjust the Route Table Association

With this modification, you will establish a ‘one-to-one’ relationship between var.pub_subnet and var.priv_subnet. This logical structure will simplify route table association:

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Summary of Key Changes

Variable Adjustment: Change the priv_subnet variable to use AZ names as keys instead of instance types.

Association Logic: Align the relationship between your route tables and subnets to eliminate index errors.

By implementing these changes, you should be able to associate your NAT gateway's route table without errors, efficiently deploying your EC2 instances across multiple AZs.



Deploying EC2 instances using Terraform can be straightforward if you ensure proper alignment in your configurations. By addressing the issue step-by-step and modifying the relevant variables, you can successfully establish a robust architecture that thrives on AWS.

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to reach out!