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Getting Started with Terraform
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Getting Started with Terraform

by Kirill Shirinkin
January 2017
Beginner
206 pages
4h 33m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

"Getting Started with Terraform" by Kirill Shirinkin serves as an essential guide to mastering Terraform for managing infrastructure as code. This book leads you from the basics of Terraform syntax to advanced multi-cloud integrations, equipping you with the skills to automate your infrastructure deployments confidently and effectively.

What this Book will help me do

  • Install and configure Terraform to manage your infrastructure setups.
  • Understand the principles of Infrastructure as Code and apply them using Terraform.
  • Master the use of Terraform modules and resource dependencies for scalable configuration.
  • Integrate Terraform workflows with CI/CD pipelines for efficient infrastructure management.
  • Handle advanced Terraform use cases including multi-provider architecture and version control workflows.

Author(s)

Kirill Shirinkin, the author of "Getting Started with Terraform," is an experienced DevOps engineer and infrastructure automation expert. He has years of professional experience working with cloud platforms and simplifying infrastructure complexities for developers and businesses. His approachable writing style reflects his passion for sharing knowledge and helping professionals advance in their careers.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for developers and DevOps professionals looking to adopt Infrastructure as Code practices in their workflow. Readers should have a basic understanding of infrastructure concepts and cloud platforms like AWS. Prior exposure to automation tools or shell scripting will enhance the learning experience, especially in tackling advanced use cases such as production CI/CD pipelines. The book is tailored for those aiming to advance from foundational knowledge to effective, scalable Terraform usage.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781786465108