Terraform - Up and Running: Writing Infrastructure as Code

Terraform is a popular tool for defining, launching, and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) across cloud and virtualization platforms. This third edition, updated for version 1.0 and beyond, provides hands-on examples and guidance for beginners and experienced users, covering topics such as deployment, testing, and advanced syntax.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 459 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Terraform has emerged as a pivotal player in the DevOps realm, playing a pivotal role in defining, launching, and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) across diverse cloud and virtualization platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and more. This hands-on third edition, extensively expanded and meticulously revised for version 1.0 and beyond, serves as a comprehensive guide to getting started with Terraform in the quickest and most efficient manner possible. Gruntwork co-founder Yevgeniy (Jim) Brikman leads you through code examples that showcase Terraform's intuitive and declarative programming language for deploying and managing infrastructure with just a few commands. Whether you are a seasoned sysadmin, DevOps engineer, or novice developer, this edition will swiftly empower you to transition from Terraform basics to deploying a full-stack infrastructure capable of handling substantial traffic and a large team of developers.

In addition to comparing Terraform with other popular infrastructure automation tools such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, CloudFormation, Docker, and Packer, this edition also delves into the creation of reusable infrastructure using Terraform modules. It covers the process of testing your Terraform modules through static analysis, unit tests, and integration tests, ensuring the reliability and robustness of your infrastructure code. Furthermore, it discusses the configuration of CI/CD pipelines for both your application code and infrastructure code, enabling seamless integration and deployment processes.

The third edition of this book introduces new features and enhancements, including a comprehensive guide to Terraform 0.13 to 1.0 and beyond. It also covers the management of secrets, such as passwords and API keys, using Terraform, ensuring the security and privacy of your infrastructure. Additionally, this edition expands its coverage to include working with multiple clouds and providers, including Kubernetes, enabling you to deploy and manage infrastructure across diverse environments.

By leveraging the power of Terraform, you can streamline your infrastructure management processes, reduce errors, and enhance scalability. Whether you are a seasoned infrastructure professional or just starting your journey into DevOps, this third edition of Terraform: Up and Running provides you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed in your infrastructure automation endeavors.

Weight: 786g
Dimension: 178 x 233 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781098116743
Edition number: 3 ed