- Part I:About This Book
- Chapter 1:Preface
- 1.1:Acknowledgements
- Chapter 2:Introduction
- 2.1:Terraform Associate Certification
- 2.2:Terraform Professional Certification
- 2.3:About the Terraform Binary Version
- 2.4:Prerequisites For This Book
- 2.5:Resources and References
- 2.6:The Lab Environment
- 2.7:Target Audience
- 2.8:Visual Elements of This Book
- 2.9:A Note on CLI Usage
- 2.10:A Note on Differences to the AWS Edition
- 2.11:Looking Ahead
- Chapter 3:Terraform 101
- 3.1:A Journey With Terraform
- 3.2:Summary
- Chapter 4:Basics of the HashiCorp Configuration Language
- 4.1:Arguments, Values and Expressions
- 4.2:Blocks
- 4.3:Functions
- 4.4:Terraform Specific Blocks
- 4.5:The Random Provider
- Chapter 5:Manage Resource Lifecycle
- 5.1:Initialize a Configuration Using terraform init and its Options
- 5.2:Generate an Execution Plan Using terraform plan and its Options
- 5.3:Apply Configuration Changes Using terraform apply and its Options
- 5.4:Destroy Resources Using terraform destroy and its Options
- 5.5:Manage Resource State, Including Importing Resources and Reconciling Resource Drift
- 5.6:Summary
- Chapter 6:Develop and Troubleshoot Dynamic Configuration
- 6.1:Use Language Features to Validate Configuration
- 6.2:Query Providers Using Data Sources
- 6.3:Compute and Interpolate Data Using HCL Functions
- 6.4:Use Meta-Arguments in Configuration
- 6.5:Configure Input Variables and Outputs, Including Complex Types
- 6.6:Analyze Best Practices For Managing Sensitive Data, Such as Using Vault for Secrets Management
- 6.7:Summary
- Chapter 7:Develop Collaborative Terraform Workflows
- 7.1:Manage the Terraform Binary, Providers, and Modules Using Version Constraints
- 7.2:Configure Remote State
- 7.3:Use the Terraform Workflow in Automation
- 7.4:Share Data Across Configurations and Workspaces
- 7.5:Summary
- Chapter 8:Create, Maintain, and Use Terraform Modules
- 8.1:Create a Module
- 8.2:Use a Module In Configuration
- 8.3:Refactor a Module and Use Module Versioning
- 8.4:Refactor an Existing Configuration Into Modules
- 8.5:Summary
- Chapter 9:Configure and Use Terraform Providers
- 9.1:Understand Terraform’s Plugin-Based Architecture
- 9.2:Configure Providers, Including Aliasing, Versioning, Sourcing, and Managing Upgrades
- 9.3:Manage Provider Authentication
- 9.4:Troubleshoot Provider Errors
- 9.5:Summary
- Chapter 10:Collaborate on Infrastructure as Code Using HCP Terraform
- 10.1:Analyze the HCP Terraform Run Workflow
- 10.2:Understand HCP Terraform Workspaces and Their Configuration Options, Including Access Management
- 10.3:Manage Provider Credentials In HCP Terraform
- 10.4:Analyze Policy as Code and Governance Features
- 10.5:Summary
- Chapter 11:Final words
- Chapter 1:Preface
Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional Study Guide
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This study guide is designed to help IT professionals prepare for the Terraform Professional certification exam by covering all exam objectives in detail. It provides practical examples, tips, and best practices to master Terraform, a key tool for infrastructure as code, and validate your expertise in the competitive tech industry. Whether you're new to Terraform or an experienced user, this guide aims to enhance your skills and advance your career.
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This study guide is designed to help IT professionals prepare for the Terraform Professional certification exam by covering all exam objectives in detail. It provides practical examples, tips, and best practices to master Terraform, a key tool for infrastructure as code, and validate your expertise in the competitive tech industry. Whether you're new to Terraform or an experienced user, this guide aims to enhance your skills and advance your career.
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