May 2023
Beginner to intermediate
222 pages
5h 10m
English
Overview
If you're looking to streamline your deployment processes and master modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques, 'Infrastructure as Code for Beginners' is your guide. Author Russ McKendrick walks you through the tools, including Terraform and Ansible, to build, maintain, and secure cloud-based infrastructures efficiently and effectively.
What this Book will help me do
- Learn how to determine the right time to implement Infrastructure as Code for your projects.
- Master the selection and use of tools like Ansible and Terraform for cloud deployments.
- Understand how to deploy complex systems to Azure and AWS using IaC techniques.
- Integrate CI/CD practices into your deployments to improve automation and repeatability.
- Develop troubleshooting skills to manage and mitigate issues during deployment.
Author(s)
Russ McKendrick is an experienced cloud infrastructure expert and author with a hands-on approach to teaching. Having worked in the industry for decades, he specializes in simplifying complex concepts for learners of all levels. His passion for demystifying cloud and DevOps technologies shines through in his clear and practical writing.
Who is it for?
This book is tailored for cloud engineers, system administrators, and software developers responsible for deploying resources on cloud platforms. If you are familiar with deploying cloud infrastructures manually and have basic knowledge of programming and version control, this guide will help you transition to utilizing IaC effectively, regardless of your current depth of experience.
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