Terraform for the Absolute Beginners with Labs from Udemy

Where To Start With Terraform Basics

In this course, we will get started with the Terraform basics, but first, we will take a look at infrastructure as a code or IaC, the different types of tools available in IaC, and their purpose in managing modern IT infrastructure. We’ll then see the role of Terraform in today’s IT Infrastructure. We’ll then learn how to install Terraform. This is followed by the basics of Hashicorp Configuration Language (HCL). Next, we have our first lab, where you’ll get your hands dirty with HCL syntax. We will then learn the basics of Terraform, such as Providers, Input and Output variables, Resource Attributes, and Dependencies.

What Is Terraform?

After this, we take a look at the state in Terraform – what it is, why it is used, and considerations to follow when working with the state. We then dig deeper into the fundamentals– starting with the different commands provided by Terraform. This is followed by a lecture where we understand the difference between Mutable and Immutable infrastructure. This is followed by lifecycle rules in Terraform where we will learn how to manage the ways in which resources are created. This is followed by other basic topics such as data sources, meta arguments such as count and for each, and finally understanding of the version constraints in Terraform.

Terraform and AWS

After this, we have a dedicated section on AWS. This section begins with optional lectures and demos where we learn the basics of AWS. – such as setting up an AWS Account and learning about some of the basic AWS services such as We will then see how to provision and manage these services using Terraform. Each of these topics, including the ones for AWS, is followed by hands-on labs where we get to practice the concepts on real infrastructure.

Steps In Learning Terraform

We will then learn Terraform concepts such as remote state and state locking with Terraform and then see how to store state in a remote s3 backend.
Next, we will see how to use terraform state commands to manipulate the state file. We then have a few lectures and demos where we get introduced to EC2 service and learn how to provision it using terraform.
Finally, we will learn about provisioners in terraform – what they are, the different types, behaviors, and considerations to follow when working with provisioners.
We then look at resource taints, learn how to enable debugging, and then import other resources in the management of Terraform, Terraform modules – what they are, how to create them, and also how to make use of modules available in the public Terraform registry.
We will then learn about functions and continual expressions in Terraform and how to test them using the Terraform console.
Next, we will then learn about workspaces in terraform – what they are, how to create them and when to use them.
We will wrap up the course with an introduction and high-level overview of the features offered by Terraform Cloud.

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Learning objectives

Gain a good understanding of infrastructure as code
Gain confidence working with the hcl format

Gain hands-on experience working with terraform
Learn to provision aws infrastructure with terraform

Gain a good understanding of infrastructure as code
Gain confidence working with the hcl format
Gain hands-on experience working with terraform
Learn to provision aws infrastructure with terraform

Syllabus

Introduction

Course Introduction

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Introduction to Infrastructure as Code

Challenges with Traditional IT Infrastructure

Types of IAC Tools

Why Terraform?

Getting Started with Terraform

Installing Terraform

HashiCorp Configuraton Language (HCL) Basics

Update and Destroy Infrastructure

Demo: Accessing Labs

Course setup - accessing the labs

Lab: HCL Basics

Terraform Basics

Using Terraform Providers

Configuration Directory

Lab: Terraform Providers

Multiple Providers

Lab: Multiple Providers

Using Input Variables

Understanding the Variable Block

Lab: Variables

Using Variables in Terraform

Lab: Using Variables in terraform

Resource Attributes

Lab: Resource Attributes

Resource Dependencies

Lab: Resource Dependencies

Output Variables

Lab: Output Variables

Terraform State

Introduction to Terraform State

Purpose of State

Lab: Terraform State

Terraform State Considerations

Working with Terraform

Terraform Commands

Lab: Terraform Commands

Mutable vs Immutable Infrastructure

LifeCycle Rules

Lab: Lifecycle Rules

Datasources

Lab: Datasources

Meta-Arguments

Count

for-each

Lab: Count and for each

Version Constraints

Lab: Version Constraints

Terraform with AWS

Getting Started with AWS

Demo Setup an AWS Account

Introduction to IAM

Demo IAM

Programmatic Access

Lab: AWS CLI and IAM

AWS IAM with Terraform

IAM Policies with Terraform

Lab: IAM with Terraform

Introduction to AWS S3

S3 with Terraform

Lab: S3

Introduction to DynamoDB

Demo Dynamodb

DynamoDB with Terraform

Lab: DynamoDB

Remote State

What is Remote State and State Locking?

Remote Backends with S3

Lab: Remote State

Terraform State Commands

Lab: Terraform State Commands

Terraform Provisioners

Introduction to AWS EC2 (optional)

Demo: Deploying an EC2 Instance (optional)

AWS EC2 with Terraform

Provisioner Behaviour

Lab: AWS EC2 and Provisioners

Considerations with Provisioners

Terraform Import, Tainting Resources and Deubugging

Terraform Taint

Debugging

Lab: Taint and Debugging

Terraform Import

Lab: Terraform Import

Terraform Modules

What are modules?

Creating and Using a Module

Using Modules from the Registry

Lab: Terraform Modules

Terraform Functions and Conditional Expressions

More Terraform Functions

Conditional Expressions

Lab: Functions and Conditional Expressions

Terraform Workspaces (OSS)

Lab: terraform Workspaces

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops confidence working with the HCL format, a core skill for managing modern IT infrastructure

Develops knowledge in Infrastructure as Code, a vital concept for managing modern IT infrastructure

Explores HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL) basics, a standard in IT infrastructure

Taught by instructors Mumshad Mannambeth, KodeKloud Training, and Vijin Palazhi, who are recognized for Infrastructure as Code expertise

Provides hands-on experience with Terraform, an essential tool in managing IT infrastructure

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 Terraform for the Absolute Beginners with Labs with these activities:

Read DevOps Handbook

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Review DevOps principles and best practices to enhance your understanding of Terraform in a DevOps context.

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Read Chapters 1-4 to understand the fundamentals of DevOps.
Read Chapters 5-8 to learn about continuous delivery and continuous deployment.
Read Chapters 9-12 to explore advanced DevOps practices and case studies.

Follow Terraform Tutorials on HashiCorp Learn

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Reinforce your understanding of Terraform concepts by following official tutorials and hands-on exercises.

Browse courses on Terraform

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Visit HashiCorp Learn and select the Terraform Tutorials section.
Complete the Terraform 101 tutorial to grasp the basics.
Explore other tutorials relevant to your specific interests or project requirements.

Practice Terraform Syntax and Commands

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Sharpen your Terraform syntax and command proficiency through repetitive practice.

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Create a sample infrastructure definition using Terraform.
Practice using Terraform commands to manage and provision resources.
Troubleshoot common errors and issues encountered during Terraform operations.

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Build a Terraform Infrastructure for a Simple Website

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Apply your Terraform skills to create a functional infrastructure for a website, solidifying your understanding of real-world applications.

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Define the infrastructure requirements for a simple website.
Write Terraform code to provision the necessary resources (e.g., EC2 instance, S3 bucket).
Test and deploy the infrastructure using Terraform.

Participate in a Terraform Hackathon

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Join a hackathon or competition to challenge yourself, collaborate with others, and push your Terraform skills to the next level.

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Identify and register for a suitable Terraform hackathon or competition.
Form a team or collaborate with other participants.
Develop and implement a Terraform solution to address the hackathon's challenges.

Mentor Newcomers to Terraform

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Reinforce your own understanding by assisting and sharing your knowledge with others who are new to Terraform.

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Join online communities or forums dedicated to Terraform.
Identify opportunities to answer questions or provide guidance to beginners.

Compile a Terraform Resource Cheat Sheet

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Enhance your Terraform fluency by creating a comprehensive cheat sheet of commonly used resources, syntax, and best practices.

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Research and gather information about various Terraform resources.
Organize and document the information in a clear and concise format.

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