Terraform

Hands-on Terraform Course

In the Terraform course we'll study various aspects of this infrastructure management tool. Over 16 lessons we'll get acquainted with installing Terraform and study the core entities this tool works with, such as providers, resources, and data. We'll break down the full Terraform workflow, starting from creating and modifying a configuration, through applying changes and destroying resources.

Special attention will be paid to working with Yandex.Cloud and AWS, where we'll study the specifics of integrating Terraform with these cloud providers. We'll learn to create and manage cloud resources, as well as use datasources to obtain information about existing resources.

In addition, we'll study the possibilities of using variables in Terraform to create configurations that can be customized and reused. We'll look at various control structures and functions that will help us create more flexible and dynamic configurations.

An important part of the course will be resolving discrepancies (Terraform drift) between the current state of the infrastructure and the Terraform configuration. We'll also learn to manage environments through workspaces and split code into logical parts to simplify working with large projects.

In the final lessons we'll study the use of modules in Terraform, which will allow us to create and manage repeating resources. In addition, we'll get acquainted with useful Terraform utilities, such as terraform-docs and terraform fmt, which will help us automate and improve the process of working with code.

After completing the course you'll have the skills to work with Terraform and will be able to create and manage infrastructure in cloud environments effectively and flexibly.

Step-by-step instructions

Progressing from simple to complex, following instructions step by step with a detailed description of the result

Automatic validation

After completing each task, you can check your solution right away without contacting an instructor

Ask a question anytime

Feedback from the course author at every step. A list of the most common questions with answers

Trained AI assistant

Available 24x7 to answer all your questions, conduct a technical interview, and provide a list of common questions on the topic

Hands-on tasks (16 lessons)

FAQ

What do I get after completing the course?

• An understanding of what Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is
• Confident skills with the most popular IaC tool
• Best practices and the most valuable takeaways from real hands-on work, no fluff
• An important line on your resume

Who is this course for?

For DevOps engineers, system administrators and developers who want to learn modern approaches to managing infrastructure as code.

How does automatic validation of a task work?

A dedicated algorithm checks that Terraform configurations are written correctly, that the infrastructure is created properly and that the result meets the task requirements

What baseline knowledge do I need to complete the tasks?

You will need basic command-line knowledge, an understanding of cloud platform fundamentals and basic skills working with configuration files

How long is this course expected to take?

The estimated time to complete this course is 25-35 hours. There are no fixed schedules; you learn at your own pace and always continue from where you left off.

If I can't find an answer to my question, will you help?

We will! If something is unclear at any step, just ask. If some information is missing altogether, ask as well. We may add a new section.

Can I skip some tasks and jump straight to an arbitrary one?

Yes, you can. However, keep in mind that some tasks depend on one or more previous ones. In that case, you need to complete those first.

How is this different from similar courses on well-known educational platforms?

To begin with, this is not a classic course but a hands-on practicum. Theory is given in the context of tasks. Employers today don't particularly value graduates of well-known courses; what they need first and foremost is experience. And experience can only be gained through real work.