Infrastructure As Code with Terraform

Learn how to automate, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure efficiently using Terraform. This course covers Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, Terraform basics, writing reusable modules, and best practices for scalable, version-controlled deployments.

Who this course is for:

• Cloud engineers, DevOps pros, and IT professionals who want to automate infrastructure with Terraform.
• Developers looking to implement Infrastructure as Code and scalable cloud deployments.
• Anyone preparing for Terraform or AWS certification.

Virtual Learning Information:

• 100% online with lifetime access to lessons and labs.
• Interactive Q&A sessions and discussion forums.
• Complete assignments and cloud exercises remotely

Module 3: Deploying Infrastructure as Code with Terraform

Goal: Automate cloud infrastructure deployment with industry-standard IaC tools.

1. Introduction to Infrastructure as Code
   • IaC principles and benefits
   • Why Terraform over other IaC tools
2. Terraform Setup & Basics
   • Installing Terraform and setting up VSCode
   • Understanding Terraform files (.tf, variables.tf, outputs.tf)
   • Terraform CLI workflows (init, plan, apply, destroy)
3. AWS Infrastructure Deployment
   • Creating EC2 instances, VPCs, and S3 buckets using Terraform
   • Configuring IAM roles and policies through code
   • Managing state with Terraform (tfstate)
4. Version Control & Collaboration
   • Using GitHub for Terraform projects
   • GitHub Copilot for faster IaC coding
5. Advanced Terraform Concepts
   • Modules for reusable configurations
   • Remote state storage and state locking
   • Workspaces for multi-environment setups
6. Integration with Python for Automation
   • Python scripting for AWS API calls (boto3)
   • Combining Python automation with Terraform provisioning
7. Hands-On Terraform Projects
   • Automated multi-region AWS deployment
   • Blue/Green deployment pipeline using Terraform and AWS CodePipeline

Capstone Project

Goal: Architect, deploy, and manage a production-grade cloud environment.

• Design a secure, scalable, and highly available architecture on AWS
• Deploy infrastructure with Terraform
• Configure Linux servers for application hosting
• Implement automated backups and monitoring
• Present architecture diagram, deployment scripts, and cost optimization strategy

Certification Pathways Covered

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• Terraform Associate Certification
• Linux Foundation Certified SysAdmin (LFCS)(optional)