Get Started with TERRAFORM: Basic to Intermediate

Welcome to Week 11 of my ‘Learn in Public’ journey! 🚀

This week, I’m diving into Terraform, a powerful Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tool that allows you to define and provision infrastructure using simple configuration files. Terraform enables automation of cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms, making it an essential tool for modern DevOps practices.

In this blog, I’ll provide an overview of the key concepts and commands necessary to get started with Terraform. Whether you’re new to IAC or looking to sharpen your skills, this guide will cover the basics and intermediate topics.

📝Table of Contents:

• Introduction to Terraform

• Overview

• Theory of TERRAFORM & IAC (Infrastructure As Code)

• Difference b/w IAC (Infrastructure As Code - TERRAFORM) and CMT (Configuration Management Tools - Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

• Benefits of Terraform

• Installing and setting up Terraform on Windows

• Explanation of Terraform Init, Apply, Plan, Destroy commands, HCL syntax, and creating one or multiple EC2 instances using Terraform [Theoretical + Practical Explanation]

⭐ For detailed explanations of each of the topics covered in the table of contents, including hands-on examples and deeper insights, I’ve created comprehensive notes on my Notion page.

🌟 Why Check Out My Notion Page?

On my Notion page, you’ll find:

• A step-by-step guide to installing and setting up Terraform.

• Clear, detailed explanations of core Terraform commands like init, plan, apply, and destroy.

• Theoretical and practical demonstrations on how to create and manage infrastructure using Terraform.

• Insights into the advantages of using Terraform over other configuration management tools.

• Practical examples that will guide you through provisioning EC2 instances and more using Terraform.

This guide is designed to help you go from a Terraform beginner to someone who can confidently automate and manage infrastructure across cloud platforms.

✅ Visit My Notion Page for Full Details

To dive deeper into the content and fully understand Terraform, I highly encourage you to visit my Notion page, where I’ve compiled all the key information and practical steps.

📖 Full Notes on Notion:

👉 Click here to access my notes 👈

By exploring the content this week, I’ve gained a solid foundation in Terraform and its role in Infrastructure as Code. I’m confident these notes will be incredibly helpful for anyone looking to master Terraform and streamline their infrastructure management! 🙌

Don’t miss out! Be sure to visit my Notion page for all the details and practical examples that will help you master Terraform! ✨