Название: Introduction to Terraform : From Zero to Hero: Unleashing the Power of Terraform
Автор: Bobby Iliev
Издательство: Leanpub
Год: 2023-08-01
Страниц: 126
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true)
Размер: 10.2 MB

This book is more than just a learning resource; it's a powerful tool that will empower you to create, manage, and scale up robust, efficient, and automated cloud infrastructures, no matter the size of your environment or your current level of expertise.

This is a definitive guide designed to take you on an illuminating journey through the landscape of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with Terraform as your trusted ally.

Just as developers write code to create software applications, IaC allows us, the IT and DevOps folk, to codify our infrastructure. In simpler terms, IaC is the practice of managing and provisioning computing infrastructure with machine-readable definition files, rather than physical hardware configuration or interactive configuration tools.

Think about it this way: when you're spinning up a new environment, you no longer need to perform each setup step manually. Instead, you have a recipe (a code file) that you follow, which tells you exactly what ingredients (resources) to use and how to combine them to prepare the desired meal (environment).

This book aims to provide a foundation for professionals of all levels, starting from the basic principles of IaC, to the intricate functionalities and capabilities of Terraform. Each chapter of the book is strategically structured to gradually build your understanding and proficiency in handling Terraform.

Within the pages, you'll explore the diverse range of topics such as Terraform's core language features, state management, dealing with multiple providers, and incorporating Terraform into serverless and container orchestration architectures. You'll also delve into more advanced topics, like integrating Terraform with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, handling secrets securely, and using Terraform in conjunction with other tools like Ansible and Vault.