Getting Started with Pulumi from Pluralsight

Pulumi is a programmer-friendly Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tool. This course will teach you how to get started using Pulumi with your favorite programming language to deploy, modify, and manage cloud infrastructure resources.

Managing cloud infrastructure can often be a challenge of wrangling obtuse configuration files or manually configuring resources through your cloud provider’s web console. In this course, Getting Started with Pulumi, you’ll learn the basics of managing cloud infrastructure using your favorite programming language. First, you’ll explore creating, modifying, and destroying cloud resources in providers like AWS, GCP, and Azure. Next, you’ll discover how to create dependencies between resources – servers, databases, storage, DNS, and more – so that they are dynamically configured to work together. Finally, you’ll learn how to make reusable groups of resources so that you can create and destroy independent replicas of your environments for testing or demos. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll be ready to start using Pulumi to manage your cloud infrastructure.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Your First Pulumi Project

Managing Resources with Relationships

Incorporating Multiple Providers

Troubleshooting When Deployments Fail

Designing Pulumi Stacks for Reuse

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Introduces Pulumi, a modern and widely used tool in the field of Infrastructure-as-Code

Emphasizes a hands-on approach through practical demonstrations and exercises using popular cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure

Suitable for developers comfortable working with at least one programming language

Content delivered by Floyd May, an experienced instructor in cloud infrastructure and DevOps

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Getting Started with Pulumi with these activities:

Create a Pulumi environment

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Set the foundation for practicing and solidifying your understanding of Pulumi by creating a testing environment.

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Install the Pulumi CLI
Create a new Pulumi project
Configure your cloud provider

Review Infrastructure-as-Code Concepts

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Review the fundamental concepts of Infrastructure-as-Code, including its benefits and challenges, to strengthen your understanding of how Pulumi can help you manage cloud infrastructure.

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Read articles and tutorials on Infrastructure-as-Code
Explore existing IaC frameworks and tools
Create a simple IaC configuration file

Mentor a Junior Pulumi User

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Share your Pulumi knowledge and expertise by mentoring a junior user, helping them overcome challenges and grow their skills.

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Find a suitable mentee
Set up regular mentoring sessions
Provide guidance, support, and feedback to your mentee

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Volunteer to answer questions on the Pulumi forums

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Help others learn about Pulumi and improve your own understanding of the tool.

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Create an account on the Pulumi forums.
Introduce yourself and offer to answer questions.
Answer questions that you're knowledgeable about.

Follow a video tutorial on deploying infrastructure with Pulumi

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Expand your knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of Pulumi's capabilities by following a video tutorial.

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Search for a video tutorial on deploying infrastructure with Pulumi
Watch the tutorial and take notes on the steps and best practices
Implement what you learned in your own Pulumi project

Attend a Pulumi Community Meetup

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Connect with other Pulumi users and learn about their experiences using the tool.

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Find a Pulumi Community Meetup in your area.
Attend the meetup and introduce yourself.
Ask questions about Pulumi and share your own experiences.

Complete the Pulumi hands-on labs

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Reinforce your understanding of Pulumi's features and capabilities through hands-on practice.

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Visit the Pulumi documentation website
Select a hands-on lab that aligns with your interests or learning goals
Follow the instructions and complete the lab, experimenting with different parameters and options

Complete Pulumi's Getting Started Tutorial

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Follow Pulumi's official Getting Started tutorial to gain hands-on experience creating and managing cloud resources using your chosen programming language.

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Install Pulumi and a supported programming language
Create a new Pulumi project
Deploy your first cloud resource (e.g., a virtual machine)

Deploy a sample application to each major cloud provider

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Gain hands-on experience deploying infrastructure to different cloud providers.

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Choose a sample application to deploy.
Follow the Pulumi documentation to deploy the application to AWS.
Repeat steps 2-3 for GCP and Azure.

Attend a Pulumi Workshop

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Participate in a workshop led by Pulumi experts to enhance your skills and connect with the community.

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Find and register for a Pulumi workshop
Attend the workshop and actively engage with the instructors
Apply the knowledge and techniques learned in your projects

Hands-on Practice with Pulumi

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Engage in hands-on exercises to reinforce your understanding of Pulumi's syntax and techniques for managing cloud infrastructure.

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Create different types of cloud resources (e.g., databases, storage)
Set up dependencies between cloud resources
Use Pulumi state management to track and update infrastructure

Contribute to the Pulumi Open Source Community

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Engage with the Pulumi community by contributing to open source projects, reporting bugs, and providing feedback.

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Explore Pulumi open source repositories
Identify an area where you can contribute
Propose and implement your contributions

Participate in a Pulumi Challenge

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Engage in a friendly competition with other Pulumi users to showcase your skills and knowledge.

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Find a suitable Pulumi challenge
Design and implement your solution using Pulumi
Submit your project and compete for recognition

Build a personal project with Pulumi

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Apply your Pulumi skills to a real-world project.

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Identify a personal project idea that can be implemented using Pulumi.
Design the infrastructure for your project using Pulumi.
Deploy your project to the cloud.
Monitor and maintain your project.

Write a blog post about your Pulumi experience

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Solidify your understanding of Pulumi and share your knowledge with others by creating a detailed blog post.

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Brainstorm topics related to Pulumi that you're familiar with
Research and gather information from the Pulumi documentation and other sources
Write a blog post that explains your chosen topics clearly and concisely
Publish your blog post and share it with friends, colleagues, or online communities

Build a Pulumi Project for a Real-World Scenario

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Apply your Pulumi skills to create a complete project that addresses a real-world cloud infrastructure need.

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Identify a suitable project idea
Design the infrastructure architecture using Pulumi
Implement the Pulumi project and deploy it to the cloud
Test and evaluate the project's functionality

Write a blog post about your experience using Pulumi

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Share your knowledge and help others learn about Pulumi.

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Choose a topic that you're knowledgeable about and that would be interesting to others.
Write a blog post that shares your experience using Pulumi.
Publish your blog post and share it with others.

Career center

Learners who complete Getting Started with Pulumi will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs, builds, and manages cloud computing systems and applications. With the help of courses like Getting Started with Pulumi, which teaches how to use Pulumi to deploy, modify, and manage cloud infrastructure resources, one can start to build a foundation to enter this role. This is essential for developing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, and can help you succeed in a career as a Cloud Architect.

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Cloud Engineer

A Cloud Engineer designs, builds, and maintains cloud computing systems and applications. This role requires knowledge of cloud computing concepts, as well as experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure. Getting Started with Pulumi can help you gain the skills you need to succeed as a Cloud Engineer, by teaching you how to manage cloud infrastructure resources using your favorite programming language.

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Infrastructure Engineer

An Infrastructure Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the physical and virtual infrastructure of an organization. This role requires knowledge of networking, storage, and virtualization technologies. Pulumi is a tool that can be used to manage and provision infrastructure resources, so Getting Started with Pulumi can help you build a foundation for a career as an Infrastructure Engineer.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer automates and streamlines the software development and delivery process. Pulumi is an infrastructure-as-code tool, which means it can be used to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure. This makes Pulumi a valuable tool for DevOps Engineers, and Getting Started with Pulumi can help you learn how to use it effectively.

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator installs, configures, and maintains computer systems and networks. Pulumi is a tool that can be used to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure resources, which can be a valuable skill for Systems Administrators who are working with cloud computing technologies. Getting Started with Pulumi can help you learn how to use Pulumi effectively, and can help you build a foundation for a career as a Systems Administrator.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. Pulumi is a tool that can be used to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure, which can be a valuable skill for Software Engineers who are working on cloud-based applications. Getting Started with Pulumi can help you learn how to use Pulumi effectively, and can help you build a foundation for a career as a Software Engineer.

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Cloud Developer

A Cloud Developer designs, builds, and maintains cloud-based applications and services. Pulumi is a tool that can be used to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure resources, which can be a valuable skill for Cloud Developers. Getting Started with Pulumi can help you learn how to use Pulumi effectively, and can help you build a foundation for a career as a Cloud Developer.

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Site Reliability Engineer

A Site Reliability Engineer ensures the reliability and availability of software systems and applications. Pulumi is a tool that can be used to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure resources, which can be a valuable skill for Site Reliability Engineers. Getting Started with Pulumi can help you learn how to use Pulumi effectively, and can help you build a foundation for a career as a Site Reliability Engineer.

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Network Engineer

A Network Engineer designs, builds, and maintains computer networks. Pulumi is a tool that can be used to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure resources, which can be a valuable skill for Network Engineers who are working with cloud computing technologies. Getting Started with Pulumi can help you learn how to use Pulumi effectively, and can help you build a foundation for a career as a Network Engineer.

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Data Engineer

A Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data pipelines and systems. Pulumi is a tool that can be used to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure resources, which can be a valuable skill for Data Engineers who are working with cloud computing technologies. Getting Started with Pulumi can help you learn how to use Pulumi effectively, and can help you build a foundation for a career as a Data Engineer.

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Security Engineer

A Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks. Pulumi is a tool that can be used to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure resources, which can be a valuable skill for Security Engineers who are working with cloud computing technologies. Getting Started with Pulumi can help you learn how to use Pulumi effectively, and can help you build a foundation for a career as a Security Engineer.

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Systems Analyst

A Systems Analyst analyzes and designs business systems and processes. Pulumi is a tool that can be used to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure resources, which can be a valuable skill for Systems Analysts who are working with cloud computing technologies. Getting Started with Pulumi can help you learn how to use Pulumi effectively, and can help you build a foundation for a career as a Systems Analyst.

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Technical Architect

A Technical Architect designs and builds the technical architecture of an organization's IT systems. Pulumi is a tool that can be used to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure resources, which can be a valuable skill for Technical Architects who are working with cloud computing technologies. Getting Started with Pulumi can help you learn how to use Pulumi effectively, and can help you build a foundation for a career as a Technical Architect.

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Cloud Consultant

A Cloud Consultant advises organizations on how to design, build, and manage cloud-based solutions. Pulumi is a tool that can be used to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure resources, which can be a valuable skill for Cloud Consultants. Getting Started with Pulumi can help you learn how to use Pulumi effectively, and can help you build a foundation for a career as a Cloud Consultant.

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DevOps Consultant

A DevOps Consultant advises organizations on how to implement DevOps practices and tools. Pulumi is a tool that can be used to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure resources, which can be a valuable skill for DevOps Consultants. Getting Started with Pulumi can help you learn how to use Pulumi effectively, and can help you build a foundation for a career as a DevOps Consultant.

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