Course Outline
Advanced Terraform Syntax and Constructs for Government
- Deep dive into Terraform syntax, focusing on advanced features relevant to government projects.
- Utilizing advanced loops with for_each and count to enhance automation in public sector workflows.
- Leveraging maps and lists for dynamic configurations that align with government IT requirements.
Expressions and Dynamic Configurations for Government
- Overview of basic expressions and their practical applications in government infrastructure setups.
- Advanced expressions to manage complex infrastructure configurations, ensuring compliance with federal standards.
- Practical exercises on expressions to improve proficiency and efficiency in government IT environments.
Terraform Modules Best Practices for Government
- Comparing local versus shared modules to determine the most appropriate usage for government projects.
- Structuring modules for reusability and maintainability, adhering to public sector governance and accountability requirements.
- Versioning and managing module sources to ensure consistency and reliability in government IT operations.
Terraform Best Practices and Patterns for Government
- Review of instance index keys to optimize state management in government environments.
- Best practices for writing and organizing Terraform code to meet public sector standards.
- Ensuring idempotency and minimizing side effects to maintain the integrity of government IT systems.
Managing Terraform State for Government
- Importing resources and understanding the state file to support seamless integration with existing government infrastructure.
- State locking, state backends, and remote state management techniques tailored for government use cases.
- Handling state files in distributed environments to ensure data consistency and security in public sector projects.
Keeping Up with Terraform Updates for Government
- Reviewing documentation alongside new Terraform releases to stay current with the latest features and best practices for government applications.
- Strategies for upgrading Terraform versions without disrupting ongoing government projects.
- Dealing with deprecations and migration paths to ensure smooth transitions in government IT environments.
Integrating Terraform with CI/CD Pipelines for Government
- Overview of YAML and pipeline configurations tailored for government workflows.
- Setting up Terraform with popular CI/CD tools to streamline automation processes in public sector projects.
- Automating Terraform workflows in pipelines to enhance efficiency and compliance in government IT operations.
Advanced Troubleshooting and Debugging for Government
- Systematic approaches to troubleshooting Terraform plans and applies, ensuring robust solutions for government challenges.
- Debugging common and advanced errors in Terraform to maintain the reliability of government IT systems.
- Using logs and verbose output for error resolution to support thorough documentation and accountability in public sector projects.
Outputs and Data Flow in Terraform for Government
- Understanding and utilizing outputs in Terraform to facilitate data exchange within government IT environments.
- Data flow between modules and root configurations, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity in public sector projects.
- Securing sensitive information in outputs to comply with government security standards and regulations.
Conditional Logic in Terraform for Government
- Writing conditional statements using count, for_each, and if to enhance flexibility in government IT configurations.
- Conditional creation of resources to optimize resource management and cost efficiency in public sector projects.
- Use cases for conditional logic in modules to support dynamic and adaptable government IT solutions.
Running Terraform Locally for Government
- Setting up a local Terraform environment to facilitate development and testing within government agencies.
- Running and testing Terraform code on local machines to ensure reliability before deployment in production environments.
- Local development best practices to promote efficient and secure coding processes in government IT projects.
Handling Circular Dependencies for Government
- Identifying and resolving circular dependencies to prevent issues in government IT configurations.
- Refactoring code to prevent dependency cycles, ensuring robust and maintainable solutions for public sector projects.
- Advanced techniques for dependency management to support scalable and resilient government IT systems.
Summary and Next Steps for Government
Requirements
- An understanding of fundamental Terraform syntax and operations
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS, and knowledge of CI/CD principles
Audience for Government
- DevOps engineers
- Cloud architects
- Infrastructure specialists
- Technical leads and managers
Testimonials (2)
The structure was good, each section had a clear purpose and was easy enough to follow. The exercises were useful and the trainer was helpful when issues eventually arose. The relaxed approach regarding the labs was also something that I enjoyed. Props to the trainer for keeping a chill & friendly attitude throughout the training, even after some of the attendees gave up on the whole experience.
Rares - Orange Services
Course - Advanced Terraform: Efficient Infrastructure as Code
The flexibility of the trainer to adapt the knowledge sharing based on the group feedback or areas of intereset
