gov-infra

Terraform Modules for Public Institutions in Iceland

This repository is a library of foundational Terraform modules tailored for public institutions in Iceland. Once completed, these modules will align with Iceland's strategic principles for cloud adoption, ensuring that public institutions will be able to fully leverage the benefits of cloud solutions.

Repository structure

This repository is organized as follows:

• ./modules contains re-usable Terraform modules that can be used as building blocks for provisioning cloud infrastructure.
• ./examples contains examples of coherent infrastructure setups using the modules provided in the ./modules directory.

Contributing institutions

This repository is a collaborative effort between public institutions in Iceland. Currently, the contributing institutions are:

• Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (Fjármála- og efnahagsráðuneytið)
• Financial Management Authority (Fjársýsla ríkisins)
• National University Hospital of Iceland (Landspítali)

Background and purpose

In 2021, Iceland introduced its "Strategic Cloud Policies" to promote the efficient use of public cloud services across the Icelandic government and public sector. These policies highlight key principles:

• Efficient Utilization: Cloud solutions should be employed to their maximum potential.
• Fact-Based Decision Making: Choices should be driven by data and evidence.
• Applicability: Cloud solutions should be used where they bring the most value.
• Trust and Cost Control: Use trusted service providers and maintain oversight on costs.
• Data Protection: Prioritize the safety of data and services.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluate and enhance cloud-based operations.
• Collaboration and Training: Foster teamwork and continuous learning.

Following the introduction of these principles, in 2022, The Icelandic Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs initiated the "Governance Framework" for Microsoft Azure services.

How This Repository Will Help

Once fully developed, the gov-infra repository will:

• Standardize Management Architecture: The Terraform modules will provide templates for the required management structures, such as management groups, subscriptions, and resource groups.

• Guide Usage Policies: Through the modules, institutions will be guided on implementing recommended technical policies, aligning with the Governance Framework's directives.

• Accelerate Cloud Delivery: By offering ready-to-use Terraform modules tailored for public institutions, the repository will significantly reduce the time and effort required to set up cloud infrastructure. This streamlined approach will enable institutions to rapidly deploy cloud solutions, ensuring that projects can be delivered faster and public services can be modernized more efficiently.