Create a Stack Manually

Create a Stack by providing the Stack configuration directly in Axio instead of using an axio.yaml file from a repository.

STACK CREATION

Create Stack from Manual Steps

Create a Stack by manually providing the project, workspace, environment, repository, AWS credentials, IaC configuration, backend, workflow template, variables, secrets, and policy packs.

Manual Setup
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Manual configuration gives you full control over the Stack.

Configure the required infrastructure and workflow settings directly in Axio.

Create Stack

Manual Steps

Select the project where the Stack should be created.
Choose the workspace that will manage this Stack.
Choose the environment for this Stack.
Use a meaningful Stack name and description.
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Select or add the AWS credentials that will be used to deploy the Stack.

IaC Configuration

Backend

Workflow Template

Variables

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Secrets

Policy Packs

ProjectAcme Corp
Workspaceplatform-team
EnvironmentDevelopment
Stack Namemy-app-stack
Repositorygithub.com/acme/my-infra
AWS Credentialsacme-aws-prod
IaC ConfigurationTerraform
BackendS3
Workflow TemplateTerraform Default
Variablesregion = ap-south-1
SecretsConfigured
Policy PacksSelected
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You're all set! Your Stack will be created with the provided manual configuration.
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Review your configuration

Verify the repository, credentials, IaC configuration, backend, workflow template, variables, secrets, and policy packs before creating the Stack.

Best Practices

  • Use meaningful Stack names and descriptions.
  • Keep sensitive values in secrets instead of plain variables.
  • Select the appropriate backend for your infrastructure state.
  • Review policy packs before creating the Stack.