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Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Unit 1

Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Unit 1

This course is part of Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru Specialization

Instructors: Pearson

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1 module

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7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master the fundamentals of Terraform and its workflow for Infrastructure as Code.
Develop and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform commands and configurations.
Implement security best practices with AWS security groups and SSH key pairs.
Automate infrastructure setup with Cloud-Init and Terraform outputs for efficient resource management.

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There is 1 module in this course

This hands-on course is designed to equip you with the skills to efficiently build and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform. Through a series of engaging lessons, you'll delve into Terraform fundamentals, master essential commands, and explore AWS configurations. Gain practical experience by coding line-by-line, setting up security groups, and deploying cloud infrastructure. By the end of the course, you'll be proficient in using Terraform to automate infrastructure deployment, manage resources, and optimize cloud environments. Whether you're a budding DevOps engineer or an IT professional seeking to enhance your cloud skills, this course offers the practical knowledge and tools you need to succeed, and will transform your approach to cloud infrastructure management.

This module covers Terraform fundamentals, Terraform commands and the Terraform core program, as well as AWS configurations in Terraform, including working with instances, security groups, key deployers, SSH, cloud-init, and terraform outputs. Follow along with the labs using the step-by-step lab files, downloadable from github.com/daveprowse/tac-course. This course consists primarily of hands-on demonstrations, so be ready to work and have your system ready to go. A virtual machine, preferably Linux-based, is recommended for this module.

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47 videos5 assignments

47 videos Total 288 minutes

Specialization Introduction 2 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
What is IaC? 7 minutes
What is Terraform? 4 minutes
Why use Terraform? 3 minutes
The Terraform Help System 6 minutes
How Terraform Works 14 minutes
Terraform Documentation 4 minutes
Terraform Workflow 6 minutes
1.8 Quiz 6 minutes
Learning objectives 2 minutes
Viewing the Step-by-Step Instructions 7 minutes
Creating a main.tf file 7 minutes
Formatting Terraform Code 5 minutes
Initializing the Working Directory 8 minutes
Validating Terraform Code 8 minutes
Viewing the Terraform Plan 8 minutes
Applying the Infrastructure to AWS 7 minutes
Analyzing the State File 5 minutes
Destroying the Infrastructure 10 minutes
2.10 Quiz 9 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Coding a main.tf file in VSCode 17 minutes
The Terraform Registry 7 minutes
Validating & Creating Infrastructure 11 minutes
Destroying the Infrastructure and Analysis 7 minutes
3.5 Quiz 5 minutes
Learning objectives 2 minutes
Creating the Directory Structure 3 minutes
Creating an SSH Key Pair 4 minutes
Coding the Terraform Files 8 minutes
Terraform Outputs 3 minutes
Initializing, Validating, and Applying Infrastructure 8 minutes
Using SSH to Connect to the New Instance 11 minutes
Destroying the Infrastructure 5 minutes
4.8 Quiz 5 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Preparing the Lab 9 minutes
Analyzing the Cloud-Init Script 8 minutes
Terraforming the Infrastructure 5 minutes
Logging in to the Instance and Verifying the Website 7 minutes
Viewing Resources with Terraform Commands 9 minutes
Replacing Individual Resources 9 minutes
Destroying the Infrastructure 8 minutes
5.8 Quiz 4 minutes
Essential Terraform in AWS: Summary 1 minute
Course Summary 1 minute

5 assignments Total 150 minutes

Terraform Fundamentals Quiz 30 minutes
First Terraform Configuration with AWS Quiz 30 minutes
AWS Configuration with Security Groups Quiz 30 minutes
AWS Configuration with SSH and Outputs Quiz 30 minutes
Terraform with Cloud-Init and Viewing Resources Quiz 30 minutes

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