Terraform with GCP

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)

What you'll learn
Understand infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts
Understand the purpose of Terraform (vs other IaC)
Understand Terraform basics
Understand terraform workflow ( terraform init,plan,apply)
Understand Terraform CI/CD Pipeline using Cloud Build
Understand Terraform CI/CD Pipeline using GitHub Actions
Understand Terraform developer best practices
Introduction to Terraform Cloud
Setting Up Your Terraform Cloud Organization
Creating a Workspace
Creating and Managing Private Modules/Registry

Requirements
Access to Personal Google Cloud Environment

Description
The HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003) certification course with a focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively use Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management in a GCP environment. This course is designed to prepare individuals for the Terraform Associate certification exam, which assesses their ability to design and implement infrastructure solutions using Terraform.Upon completing this course, participants will:Understand Terraform Fundamentals: Gain a deep understanding of Terraform, its core concepts, and how it fits into the world of Infrastructure as Code (IaC).Master Terraform Configuration Language (HCL): Learn to write and structure Terraform configuration files using HCL to define infrastructure resources.Manage Resources: Explore how to define, create, update, and delete resources in GCP using Terraform.Manage State: Understand Terraform state files and how to manage them for collaborative development.Learn Terraform Developer Essentials: Explore essential developer practices and techniques for working effectively with Terraform, including version control, code review, and collaboration.Utilize Terraform Workspaces: Learn about Terraform workspaces and how they enable the management of multiple environments and configurations within a single project.Leverage Terraform Remote State: Understand the benefits of remote state management and implement remote backends for Terraform projects.Terraform Debugging: Gain proficiency in troubleshooting and debugging Terraform configurations to identify and resolve issues effectively.Implement Best Practices: Follow best practices for organizing and structuring Terraform code to ensure maintainability and scalability.Use GCP Provider: Explore the GCP provider and understand how to interact with GCP services and resources using Terraform.Automate Deployment Workflows: Learn how to integrate Terraform into CI/CD pipelines to automate infrastructure deployment.Optimize Infrastructure: Explore strategies for optimizing infrastructure costs and resource utilization in GCP.

Who this course is for:
Cloud Engineers, Cloud Architects, Terraform Developers and DevOps Professionals