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Automating Cloud Infrastructure with Terraform: VMs & CI/CD

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Automating Cloud Infrastructure with Terraform: VMs & CI/CD

This course is part of Mastering Terraform Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Automate cloud infrastructure management with Terraform for VMs and containers.

  • Integrate Kubernetes container orchestration with Terraform.

  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Terraform and related tools.

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May 2026

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3 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Mastering Terraform Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Master cloud infrastructure automation with Terraform, focusing on virtual machines, containers, and CI/CD pipelines. Learn to integrate Terraform with modern DevOps practices and cloud-native technologies to provision and manage cloud resources effectively.

This course dives deep into practical applications of Terraform for automating the management of cloud infrastructure. You’ll explore virtual machines, Kubernetes container orchestration, and CI/CD workflows, while addressing architectural patterns and security considerations. By completing the course, you’ll acquire the skills to design and automate cloud-native solutions with Terraform, applying industry best practices in real-world scenarios. From understanding infrastructure automation to leveraging source control and automation pipelines, this course will equip you with the tools needed to excel in cloud automation. Whether you're working with virtual machines, containers, or CI/CD pipelines, this course will guide you step by step in automating cloud infrastructure using Terraform and related tools. This course is part two of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization.

This module introduces the foundational concepts of cloud architecture, focusing on virtual machines, network security, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS). Learners will explore how virtual machines are configured and secured within cloud environments, and gain insight into the principles underlying cloud-based infrastructure management.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 videoβ€’Total 1 minute
  • Overviewβ€’1 minute
4 readingsβ€’Total 25 minutes
  • Foundations of Cloud Architecture Virtual Machines and Infrastructure-as-a-Servicesβ€’7 minutes
  • Network Securityβ€’5 minutes
  • Understanding the Key Concepts of Computeβ€’5 minutes
  • Static Virtual Machinesβ€’8 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 16 minutes
  • Cloud Architecture Essentialsβ€’16 minutes

This module introduces the foundational concepts of containers and Kubernetes, highlighting their differences from traditional virtual machines. Learners will explore Docker images, Kubernetes architecture, and key components such as master nodes, services, ConfigMaps, and Helm. Practical integration with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure provisioning tools like Terraform is also covered.

What's included

1 video7 readings1 assignment

1 videoβ€’Total 1 minute
  • Overviewβ€’1 minute
7 readingsβ€’Total 46 minutes
  • Beyond VMs Core Concepts of Containers and Kubernetesβ€’7 minutes
  • Running Docker Imagesβ€’8 minutes
  • Master Nodeβ€’4 minutes
  • Servicesβ€’5 minutes
  • Push Modelβ€’6 minutes
  • ConfigMapsβ€’8 minutes
  • What is Helm?β€’8 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 16 minutes
  • Kubernetes and Container Orchestration Fundamentalsβ€’16 minutes

This module explores modern software development workflows by examining GitFlow, GitOps, and CI/CD pipelines. Learners will gain practical knowledge of source control management, pipeline anatomy, and automation tools like GitHub and Ansible. By the end, you'll understand how these practices streamline code deployment and infrastructure management.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 videoβ€’Total 1 minute
  • Overviewβ€’1 minute
5 readingsβ€’Total 29 minutes
  • Connecting It All Together GitFlow GitOps and CI/CDβ€’6 minutes
  • Anatomy of Pipelineβ€’4 minutes
  • Leveraging GitHub for Source Control Managementβ€’5 minutes
  • GitHub Flowβ€’6 minutes
  • Ansible Apply Pipelineβ€’8 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 16 minutes
  • Infrastructure and Development Workflow Fundamentalsβ€’16 minutes

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