aws-games · novekm · Aug 28, 2025
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 ## Features
 
 - Dynamic creation and configuration of [P4 Server (formerly Helix Core)](https://www.perforce.com/products/helix-core)
+- **P4 Server Replica Support** - Deploy multiple P4 server replicas for high availability, load distribution, and geographic distribution
 - Dynamic creation and configuration
   of [P4 Code Review (formerly Helix Swarm)](https://www.perforce.com/products/helix-swarm)
 - Dynamic creation and configuration
   of [P4Auth (formerly Helix Authentication Service)](https://help.perforce.com/helix-core/integrations-plugins/helix-auth-svc/current/Content/HAS/overview-of-has.html)
 
+## P4 Server Replica Support
+
+This module supports deploying P4 server replicas for:
+
+- **High Availability**: Multi-AZ deployment with standby replicas
+- **Load Distribution**: Read-only replicas for CI/CD systems and build agents
+- **Geographic Distribution**: Edge replicas for global development teams
+- **Disaster Recovery**: Cross-region standby replicas
+
+### Replica Types
+
+- **Standby**: Full replica that can be promoted to primary during failover
+- **Read-only**: Optimized for read operations, perfect for CI/CD systems
+- **Forwarding**: Local commits forwarded to primary, ideal for small remote teams
+- **Edge**: Full P4 server for major regional offices
+
+### Example Configuration
+
+```hcl
+module "perforce" {
+  source = "./modules/perforce"
+
+  p4_server_config = {
+    fully_qualified_domain_name = "perforce.yourdomain.com"
+    instance_subnet_id = aws_subnet.primary.id
+  }
+
+  p4_server_replicas_config = {
+    "standby-replica" = {
+      replica_type       = "standby"
+      subdomain          = "standby"
+      vpc_id             = aws_vpc.main.id
+      instance_subnet_id = aws_subnet.standby.id
+    }
+    "ci-replica" = {
+      replica_type       = "readonly"
+      subdomain          = "ci"
+      vpc_id             = aws_vpc.main.id
+      instance_subnet_id = aws_subnet.ci.id
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+For complete examples, see:
+- [Single-Region Replicas](./examples/replica-single-region/) - Multi-AZ high availability
+- [Cross-Region Replicas](./examples/replica-cross-region/) - Geographic distribution
+
 ## Architecture
 
 ### Full example using AWS Route53 Public Hosted Zone

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+# P4 Server Replica Implementation Summary
+
+## Overview
+
+This implementation adds comprehensive P4 server replica support to the Perforce Terraform module, enabling high availability, load distribution, and geographic distribution of Perforce servers.
+
+## Key Features Implemented
+
+### 1. Enhanced Variable Structure
+- Added `p4_server_replicas_config` variable with full inheritance from primary server configuration
+- Supports all P4 server configuration options with replica-specific overrides
+- Automatic FQDN generation with customizable subdomains
+
+### 2. Replica Types Supported
+- **Standby**: Full replica for disaster recovery and failover
+- **Read-only**: Optimized for CI/CD systems and build agents  
+- **Forwarding**: Local commits forwarded to primary (small remote teams)
+- **Edge**: Full P4 server for major regional offices
+
+### 3. Infrastructure Components
+- **S3 Bucket**: Stores replica configuration scripts
+- **SSM Associations**: Automated configuration of primary and replica servers
+- **Route53 DNS**: Automatic DNS record creation for replicas
+- **Security Groups**: Proper networking for P4 replication traffic
+
+### 4. Configuration Scripts
+- `configure_primary_for_replicas.sh`: Sets up primary server for replication
+- `configure_replica.sh`: Configures replica servers based on type
+
+### 5. Examples Provided
+- **Single-Region**: Multi-AZ deployment for high availability
+- **Cross-Region**: Geographic distribution (simplified to multi-AZ for initial implementation)
+
+## Files Modified/Created
+
+### Core Module Files
+- `variables.tf` - Added `p4_server_replicas_config` variable
+- `main.tf` - Added replica module instantiation with inheritance logic
+- `locals.tf` - Added replica domain mapping
+- `outputs.tf` - Added replica outputs
+- `s3.tf` - NEW: S3 bucket and script management
+- `ssm.tf` - NEW: SSM associations for replica configuration
+- `route53.tf` - Added replica DNS records
+
+### Example Configurations
+- `examples/replica-single-region/` - Complete single-region replica example
+- `examples/replica-cross-region/` - Multi-AZ replica example
+- Both include comprehensive VPC, security, and DNS configurations
+
+### Documentation
+- Updated main `README.md` with replica documentation
+- Created detailed READMEs for both examples
+- Added configuration examples and usage instructions
+
+### Testing
+- `tests/03_p4_server_replicas.tftest.hcl` - Basic replica validation tests
+
+## Usage Example
+
+```hcl
+module "perforce" {
+  source = "./modules/perforce"
+
+  p4_server_config = {
+    fully_qualified_domain_name = "perforce.yourdomain.com"
+    instance_subnet_id = aws_subnet.primary.id
+  }
+
+  p4_server_replicas_config = {
+    "standby-replica" = {
+      replica_type       = "standby"
+      subdomain          = "standby"
+      vpc_id             = aws_vpc.main.id
+      instance_subnet_id = aws_subnet.standby.id
+    }
+    "ci-replica" = {
+      replica_type       = "readonly"
+      subdomain          = "ci"
+      vpc_id             = aws_vpc.main.id
+      instance_subnet_id = aws_subnet.ci.id
+      instance_type      = "c6i.xlarge"  # Override for CI workloads
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Benefits
+
+1. **High Availability**: Survive single AZ failures with automatic failover
+2. **Performance**: Distribute read load across multiple replicas
+3. **CI/CD Optimization**: Dedicated replicas for build systems
+4. **Global Teams**: Support for distributed development teams
+5. **Disaster Recovery**: Cross-region standby replicas
+6. **Zero Downtime**: Maintenance without service interruption
+
+## Implementation Notes
+
+- Replicas inherit all configuration from primary server by default
+- Any field can be overridden per replica for customization
+- Automatic script execution configures replication after deployment
+- DNS records are automatically created for all replicas
+- Security groups allow proper P4 replication traffic flow
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+- True cross-region support with provider aliases
+- Health check integration for automatic failover
+- Monitoring and alerting for replication lag
+- Backup and restore automation for replicas
+- Performance optimization recommendations
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+# Perforce Multi-AZ Replica Example
+
+This example demonstrates how to deploy a Perforce server with replicas across multiple availability zones for high availability and load distribution.
+
+## Architecture
+
+- **Primary P4 Server**: `perforce.yourdomain.com` (AZ 1a)
+- **Standby Replica**: `standby.perforce.yourdomain.com` (AZ 1b) - Standby replica for HA
+- **Read-only Replica**: `ci.perforce.yourdomain.com` (AZ 1c) - Read-only replica for CI/CD
+
+## Benefits
+
+- **High Availability**: Survive single AZ failures within region
+- **Load Distribution**: Spread read operations across replicas
+- **CI/CD Optimization**: Dedicated replica for build systems
+- **Zero Downtime Maintenance**: Promote standby during primary maintenance
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+1. AWS credentials configured for multiple regions
+2. Route53 hosted zone for your domain
+3. Sufficient service limits in all target regions
+
+## Usage
+
+1. Set your Route53 hosted zone:
+   ```bash
+   export TF_VAR_route53_public_hosted_zone_name="yourdomain.com"
+   ```
+
+2. Deploy the infrastructure:
+   ```bash
+   terraform init
+   terraform plan
+   terraform apply
+   ```
+
+3. Access your Perforce servers:
+   - Primary: `perforce.yourdomain.com:1666`
+   - Standby: `standby.perforce.yourdomain.com:1666`
+   - CI/Build: `ci.perforce.yourdomain.com:1666`
+
+## Multi-AZ Configuration
+
+### Replica Types
+- **Standby**: Full replica that can be promoted to primary during failover
+- **Read-only**: Optimized for read operations, perfect for CI/CD systems
+
+### Health Checks
+- Route53 health checks monitor replica availability
+- Automatic DNS failover for high availability
+
+## Failover Process
+
+### Promote Standby Replica
+1. Stop primary server
+2. SSH to standby replica instance
+3. Run: `p4d -r /p4/1 -p 1666 -d -J off`
+4. Update DNS to point primary FQDN to standby IP
+
+## Network Requirements
+
+### Security Groups
+- P4 replication traffic within VPC (port 1666)
+- SSH access (port 22) from your IP
+- HTTP/HTTPS for web services
+
+## Monitoring
+
+- CloudWatch metrics for all instances
+- Route53 health checks for replica availability
+- Cross-region replication lag monitoring
+
+## Cleanup
+
+```bash
+terraform destroy
+```
+
+**Note**: Multi-AZ resources will be destroyed in dependency order.
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+##########################################
+# Fetch Shared NLB DNS Name and Zone ID
+##########################################
+data "aws_lb" "shared_services_nlb" {
+  arn = module.terraform-aws-perforce.shared_network_load_balancer_arn
+
+  depends_on = [module.terraform-aws-perforce]
+}
+
+##########################################
+# Fetch Route53 Public Hosted Zone for FQDN
+##########################################
+data "aws_route53_zone" "root" {
+  name         = var.route53_public_hosted_zone_name
+  private_zone = false
+}
+
+##########################################
+# Perforce External (Public) DNS
+##########################################
+# Route all external web service traffic (e.g. auth.perforce.example.com, review.perforce.example.com) to the Public NLB
+resource "aws_route53_record" "external_perforce_web_services" {
+  zone_id = data.aws_route53_zone.root.id
+  name    = "*.${local.p4_server_fully_qualified_domain_name}"
+  type    = "A"
+  alias {
+    name                   = data.aws_lb.shared_services_nlb.dns_name
+    zone_id                = data.aws_lb.shared_services_nlb.zone_id
+    evaluate_target_health = true
+  }
+}
+
+# Route external web service traffic to the public EIP of the P4 Server
+resource "aws_route53_record" "external_perforce_p4_server" {
+  #checkov:skip=CKV2_AWS_23: Attached to EIP public IP
+  zone_id = data.aws_route53_zone.root.id
+  name    = "perforce.${data.aws_route53_zone.root.name}"
+  type    = "A"
+  ttl     = 300
+  records = [module.terraform-aws-perforce.p4_server_eip_public_ip]
+}
+
+# Route external replica traffic to replica EIPs (cross-region)
+resource "aws_route53_record" "external_perforce_replicas" {
+  for_each = module.terraform-aws-perforce.p4_server_replicas
+
+  #checkov:skip=CKV2_AWS_23: Attached to EIP public IP
+  zone_id = data.aws_route53_zone.root.id
+  name    = each.value.fqdn
+  type    = "A"
+  ttl     = 300
+  records = [each.value.public_ip]
+}
+
+# Health checks for cross-region replicas
+resource "aws_route53_health_check" "replica_health_checks" {
+  for_each = module.terraform-aws-perforce.p4_server_replicas
+
+  fqdn                            = each.value.fqdn
+  port                            = 1666
+  type                            = "TCP"
+  failure_threshold               = "3"
+  request_interval                = "30"
+  cloudwatch_logs_region          = "us-east-1"
+  cloudwatch_alarm_region         = "us-east-1"
+  insufficient_data_health_status = "Failure"
+
+  tags = {
+    Name = "${local.project_prefix}-${each.key}-health-check"
+  }
+}
+
+##########################################
+# P4 Code Review Certificate Management
+##########################################
+resource "aws_acm_certificate" "perforce" {
+  domain_name = "*.${local.perforce_subdomain}.${var.route53_public_hosted_zone_name}"
+
+  validation_method = "DNS"
+
+  #checkov:skip=CKV2_AWS_71: Wildcard is necessary for this domain
+
+  tags = {
+    environment = "dev"
+  }
+
+  lifecycle {
+    create_before_destroy = true
+  }
+}
+
+resource "aws_route53_record" "perforce_cert" {
+  for_each = {
+    for dvo in aws_acm_certificate.perforce.domain_validation_options : dvo.domain_name => {
+      name   = dvo.resource_record_name
+      record = dvo.resource_record_value
+      type   = dvo.resource_record_type
+    }
+  }
+
+  allow_overwrite = true
+  name            = each.value.name
+  records         = [each.value.record]
+  ttl             = 60
+  type            = each.value.type
+  zone_id         = data.aws_route53_zone.root.id
+}
+
+resource "aws_acm_certificate_validation" "perforce" {
+  certificate_arn         = aws_acm_certificate.perforce.arn
+  validation_record_fqdns = [for record in aws_route53_record.perforce_cert : record.fqdn]
+
+  lifecycle {
+    create_before_destroy = true
+  }
+  timeouts {
+    create = "15m"
+  }
+}