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Huawei Cloud Terraform Installer
Cross-platform Terraform CLI installation with Huawei Cloud mirror by default (avoids GitHub network issues).
Prerequisites
- Python 3.6+ (required for installation script)
- Network access to:
releases.hashicorp.com(Terraform binary)mirrors.huaweicloud.com(HuaweiCloud Provider)
Platform Support
| Platform | Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Binary | Direct binary download |
| Windows | Binary | Direct download |
Why use binary download only?
- Simpler and more reliable across all platforms
- No dependency on package manager availability
- Consistent behavior for troubleshooting
Note: macOS is not currently supported.
Windows Special Notes
Provider installation method:
- Use
filesystem_mirror(local file mirror) - Download zip from Huawei Cloud mirror, extract to local
- Configure
terraform.rcto point to local directory
Unsupported methods:
- ❌
direct(Registry → GitHub): GitHub timeout - ❌
network_mirror: Huawei Cloud mirror directory structure incompatible
Quick Start
Basic Installation
bash
# Auto-install (default to Huawei Cloud mirror)
python scripts/install_terraform.py
# Install + Initialize
python scripts/install_terraform.py --init
# Install + Test
python scripts/install_terraform.py --testSpecify Version
bash
# Install specific version
python scripts/install_terraform.py --version 1.15.4Other Operations
bash
# Check status only
python scripts/install_terraform.py --check
# Uninstall
python scripts/install_terraform.py --uninstallMirror Strategy
| Resource | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terraform binary | HashiCorp Releases | Official source |
| Provider | Huawei Cloud Mirror (default) | Avoid GitHub network issues |
Huawei Cloud Mirror: https://mirrors.huaweicloud.com/terraform/
Troubleshooting
Issue 1: Windows PATH Not Effective
Solution: Reopen terminal (PowerShell/CMD)
Issue 2: Permission Denied
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[ERROR] Permission denied, please run with administrator privilegesSolution:
- Windows: Right-click → Run as administrator
- Linux:
sudo python3 install_terraform.py
Issue 3: Network Timeout
Solution: Default uses Huawei Cloud mirror, should not encounter this issue
