Terraform MasterClass
Terraform MasterClass
About the Bundle
Build proficiency in cloud infrastructure management with 'Terraform for Developers' by Kimiko Lee and 'Hashicorp Terraform Associate Certification (Exam 003)' by Kimiko Lee. These books cover fundamental and advanced concepts of Terraform, enabling you to automate infrastructure on any cloud platform. Ideal for DevOps engineers and cloud professionals.
Books in the Bundle
- Terraform for Developers by Kimiko Lee
- Hashicorp Terraform Associate Certification (Exam 003) by Kimiko Lee
About the Books
Terraform for Developers
Essentials of Infrastructure Automation and Provisioning
"Terraform for Developers" provides a comprehensive guide to mastering infrastructure as code with Terraform, intended for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The book starts by introducing foundational Terraform concepts like its architecture, setup on various cloud platforms, and the syntax of its configuration language HCL. This grounds the reader in core skills needed to author infrastructure code.
It then explores the full lifecycle of a Terraform project from state management, provisioning, networking, troubleshooting errors, and testing practices. Each phase is explained through practical examples relevant to real-world usage. Advanced skills like performance optimization, CI/CD integration, and modules are covered to take the reader from basic to expert.
The book finishes with sophisticated use cases like Kubernetes infrastructure automation and secrets management with HashiCorp Vault with elementary level demonstrations. The end result is a 360-degree education in Terraform - from installation to advanced usage across public clouds. Readers gain both theoretical foundations and hands-on skills transferred through practical examples. The book takes a holistic approach that equips practitioners to leverage Terraform in production environments.
[Note: Readers are advised not to misguide this book as a mastering book but does covers every possible task Terraform can perform.]
Key Learnings
- Comprehensive introduction to Terraform's architecture, syntax, and semantics.
- Practical examples to understand Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concept.
- Detailed guidance on setting up Terraform in diverse environments.
- Exploring Terraform's lifecycle, from initialization to resource destruction.
- Insightful exploration of error management and troubleshooting techniques.
- In-depth discussion on network management using Terraform for real-world scenarios.
- Advanced topics coverage like Kubernetes resources and dynamic secrets.
- Detailed explanation of Terraform's integration with CI/CD pipelines.
- Extensive study of Terraform testing, including unit, integration, and compliance tests.
- Knowledge on module creation and version control for efficient code reuse.
Table of Content
- Introduction to Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Getting Started with Terraform
- Essentials of Terraform Configuration Language (HCL)
- Terraform Modules and Reusable Infrastructure
- Terraform State Management
- Provisioners and Provisioning Resources
- Working with Secrets
- Administering Networks with Terraform
- Advanced Topics in Terraform
- Administering Terraform As Expert
Audience
This book is designed for software professionals, system administrators, DevOps engineers, and cloud architects who aim to master Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. Basic knowledge of cloud computing and some experience with coding will aid in comprehending the book's content.
Hashicorp Terraform Associate Certification (Exam 003)
Upskill and certify your IT infrastructure automation skills with this exam-cum-study guide
This study-cum-exam guide will take you to every dimension in Terraform getting you prepared to confidently take HashiCorp's Terraform Certification exam. An extensive introduction to Terraform's architecture, covering its providers, resources, and state management features, sets the stage in the first chapter of the book. After you finish the first few chapters, you'll be behind the wheel, practicing for real-world situations with the help of several exercises.
Using CloudOptic, a made-up but believable tech corporation, as an example, you will learn the ins and outs of module development and management. Starting with the basics and working its way up to advanced topics, this book walks you through every step of a Terraform project's lifetime.
Still, it's only the start. State manipulation commands, resource targeting, and handling configuration drifts are just a few of the tough but vital topics covered thoroughly in this book. With examples and practical suggestions provided, you will learn how to work with variables, output values, dependencies, and state files.
This book will teach you all you need to know about reusable modules and more, so you can create and integrate your own. The book's inclusion of exercises and real-world scenarios further increases its usefulness by providing ample opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the material. Every level of Terraform knowledge, from the most fundamental to the most complex, is covered thoroughly, preparing you to face any problem that comes your way.
Key Learnings
- Understand the fundamentals, including providers, resources, and state files.
- An in-depth look at making reusable modules, dealing with dependencies, and using versioning.
- Applicable, real-world context learning through the made-up corporation CloudOptic.
- Acquire knowledge of commands for manipulating states, handling drifts, and version control.
- Gain a grasp of the most important metrics and best practices for scaling Terraform systems.
- Proficiency in maintaining the Terraform codebase for future versions and ensuring compatibility.
- Instructions for setting up a connection between Terraform and the CDKTF.
- Code in accordance with industry standards to make Terraform scripts more dependable and cleaner.
- Prep for HashiCorp's Terraform Certification with tough quizzes and exercises.
Table of Content
- IaC and Terraform
- Understanding Terraform Basics
- Terraform Workflow
- State Management and Backend
- Advanced Configuration Techniques
- Terraform Modules
- Terraform Import and Maintenance
- Best Practices and Design Patterns
Audience
Anyone with a basic understanding of HashiCorp Terraform and a background in cloud, IT operations, devops, or software development can apply for this certification. Prior knowledge of on-premise and cloud architectural is preferred although not mandatory.
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