Terraform : Intermediate Training Course

Introduction and Recap of Terraform Fundamentals

• Objective: Refresh knowledge of fundamental Terraform concepts for government use.
• A quick review of key elements such as variables, state management, and resources.

Working with Terraform Modules

• Objective: Understand, create, and effectively utilize modules in a government context.
• Definition and purpose of modules.
• Creating reusable modules for government projects.
• Publishing and sharing modules within government agencies.
• Utilizing the Terraform Registry for module discovery and deployment.

Managing Remote Backends and State Locking

• Objective: Ensure robust state management with remote backends for government operations.
• Reasons to use remote backends in government environments.
• Configuring remote backends with AWS S3, GCP, and Azure for government compliance.
• Implementing state locking to prevent concurrent modifications.

Provisioning Multi-Tier Infrastructure

• Objective: Build a more complex infrastructure using multiple resources for government needs.
• Creating essential components such as VPCs, subnets, and instances in a government setting.
• Managing intricate dependencies between resources.
• Introduction to count, for_each, and conditional resource configurations for efficient management.

Terraform and Team Collaboration

• Objective: Learn how teams collaborate using Terraform in a government environment.
• Best practices for version control with Terraform using Git for government projects.
• Collaborating effectively with Terraform Cloud/Enterprise for government teams.
• Managing shared state across different government departments and teams.

Handling Sensitive Data with Terraform

• Objective: Securely manage sensitive data in your Terraform configurations for government use.
• Using Vault or cloud provider secret management solutions for government compliance.
• Securing variables and outputs to protect sensitive information.
• Best practices for storing and handling sensitive data within government systems.

Terraform for Multi-Cloud Deployments

• Objective: Manage infrastructure across multiple cloud providers for government operations.
• Introduction to multi-cloud strategies for enhanced flexibility and resilience in government projects.
• Utilizing providers to manage AWS, GCP, and Azure resources simultaneously for government needs.

Hands-on Lab: Deploy a Multi-Tier Web Application

• Objective: Apply intermediate Terraform concepts by deploying a multi-tier architecture for government use.
• Provisioning VPCs, subnets, load balancers, and EC2 instances in a government environment.
• Using modules and remote backends to streamline deployment processes for government projects.
• Securing sensitive data to meet government security requirements.