Terraform Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

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Unlock the power of Terraform with this comprehensive masterclass, designed to take you from beginner to advanced in automating cloud infrastructure. By the end of this course, you'll be able to automate cloud provisioning with Terraform, understand and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC), deploy and manage AWS resources like EC2 and VPC, and work efficiently with Terraform Cloud and workspaces. These skills will make you proficient in infrastructure automation, scaling, and optimization. The course begins by guiding you through setting up your environment and tools, including AWS, Terraform, and the AWS CLI. You'll dive into the principles of Infrastructure as Code and learn how Terraform simplifies infrastructure management. As you progress, you'll gain hands-on experience by deploying resources on AWS using Terraform, while understanding key components like providers, state files, and Terraform configuration. You'll also explore advanced topics such as working with modules, handling sensitive values, and organizing workflows with Terraform Cloud. You will also engage in practical projects like deploying an S3 static website, managing IAM users, and building a custom RDS module, enhancing your ability to solve real-world infrastructure challenges. This course is ideal for cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, or anyone looking to automate cloud infrastructure. No prior Terraform experience is required, though familiarity with AWS will be helpful.

Syllabus

Course 1: Terraform Basics - Managing Infrastructure as Code
- Offered by Packt. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to managing cloud infrastructure with Terraform. By the end, you'll be ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Advanced Terraform - Variables, Modules, & State Management
- Offered by Packt. This advanced Terraform course teaches you how to master variables, modules, and state management. By the end, you'll be ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Terraform Cloud - Automation, Workspaces, and Integration
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12 hours 38 minutes
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This advanced Terraform course teaches you how to master variables, modules, and state management. By the end, you'll be proficient in defining and implementing input variables, validating and typing them, and managing data structures like maps and objects. You’ll learn to handle sensitive data securely, use .tfvars and .auto.tfvars files, and write clean Terraform code. The course includes hands-on exercises to apply features like count and for_each to manage multiple resources, and covers module design, including reusable AWS modules for EC2 and VPCs. You’ll also learn best practices for organizing, testing, and publishing Terraform modules to enhance workflow efficiency. As you progress, you’ll explore state management, including importing, refactoring, and removing infrastructure. You’ll master tools like the taint command and validating resources with preconditions and postconditions, enabling confident handling of complex deployments. This course is ideal for professionals with prior experience in Terraform or cloud infrastructure management looking to refine modular design and state management skills.
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8 hours 37 minutes
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This course provides a comprehensive introduction to managing cloud infrastructure with Terraform. By the end, you'll be able to automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, write and manage configurations in HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL), and deploy resources on AWS. You'll gain hands-on experience with AWS CLI, Terraform CLI, and state management, enabling you to confidently handle Infrastructure as Code (IaC) projects. The journey begins with setting up your environment, including configuring AWS, multi-factor authentication, and Terraform. You'll also install and configure the necessary tools like Visual Studio Code for efficient development. Next, the course delves into Terraform's core components, focusing on its configuration language and state management. Through practical projects, you'll learn to create and manage AWS resources such as EC2 instances and S3 buckets. This course is perfect for beginners looking to learn cloud automation. No prior experience with Terraform is necessary, though familiarity with cloud concepts will be beneficial.
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8 hours 18 minutes
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In this course, you'll master Terraform Cloud to automate infrastructure, manage AWS resources, and integrate with cloud environments for seamless deployment. By the end of the course, you'll be able to import AWS Lambda resources, manage AWS RDS instances, create and manage Terraform Cloud workspaces, and integrate Terraform with GitHub for version-controlled deployments. This course will guide you through key Terraform concepts and ensure you gain hands-on experience with real-world scenarios. You'll start by learning the basics of importing and managing AWS Lambda resources and move on to more complex projects, such as creating RDS modules and validating configuration settings. You'll explore Terraform Cloud workspaces, gain proficiency in managing resources across environments, and learn how to use version control systems for automated infrastructure deployment. Practical examples and demos will help reinforce your understanding. This course is ideal for cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, and infrastructure developers with some experience in Terraform. You should have a basic understanding of cloud computing, AWS services, and infrastructure as code (IaC). By the end, you will have the skills to manage cloud resources effectively and automate workflows with Terraform Cloud.