Terraform in Practice Training Course

Introduction to Infrastructure as Code & Terraform

• What is Infrastructure as Code?
• Terraform benefits and architecture
• Comparing Terraform with vendor-specific tools for government
• Basic Terraform concepts and workflow

Terraform Fundamentals

• Installing Terraform and setting up the environment for government operations
• Authentication in Terraform for secure access
• Understanding Terraform files and their role in modules for government
• Terraform template structure and syntax for clarity and consistency
• Introduction to Terraform workspaces for managing multiple environments
• Executing core Terraform commands for efficient deployment
• Managing parallelism in Terraform operations for optimal performance
• Understanding implicit vs. explicit dependencies for reliable configurations

Terraform Providers

• Configuring and using Terraform with AWS, Azure, and GCP for government cloud solutions
• Provider-specific configuration and best practices for secure and compliant operations

Terraform Variables and Functions

• Deep dive into variables for dynamic configurations in government projects
• Exploring built-in functions for enhanced flexibility and automation
• Using interpolation, expressions, and functions to manage complex configurations

Advanced Terraform Configuration

• Advanced template design and nesting modules for sophisticated infrastructures
• Managing Terraform states for consistent and reliable deployments
• Addressing configuration drift and resource lifecycle management for government
• Importing and managing existing resources to integrate with legacy systems
• Local vs. remote execution models for flexibility in deployment strategies
• Debugging and logging in Terraform for troubleshooting and compliance

Terraform Cloud

• Comparing Terraform open source, cloud, and enterprise editions for government needs
• Setting up and managing workspaces in Terraform Cloud (TFC) for streamlined collaboration
• Benefits of Terraform Cloud for Teams and collaborative environments in government agencies

Summary and Next Steps