Terraform Cloud - Automation, Workspaces, and Integration
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Terraform Cloud - Automation, Workspaces, and Integration
This course is part of Terraform Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced Specialization
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Learn how to import AWS Lambda resources into Terraform for automation.
Understand the creation and management of Terraform Cloud workspaces for better resource organization.
Master the process of integrating Terraform Cloud with GitHub for VCS-based infrastructure management.
Gain hands-on experience working with AWS RDS instances and the creation of custom Terraform modules.
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There are 6 modules in this course
Updated in May 2025.
This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you'll master Terraform Cloud to automate infrastructure, manage AWS resources, and integrate with cloud environments for seamless deployment. By the end of the course, you'll be able to import AWS Lambda resources, manage AWS RDS instances, create and manage Terraform Cloud workspaces, and integrate Terraform with GitHub for version-controlled deployments. This course will guide you through key Terraform concepts and ensure you gain hands-on experience with real-world scenarios. You'll start by learning the basics of importing and managing AWS Lambda resources and move on to more complex projects, such as creating RDS modules and validating configuration settings. You'll explore Terraform Cloud workspaces, gain proficiency in managing resources across environments, and learn how to use version control systems for automated infrastructure deployment. Practical examples and demos will help reinforce your understanding. This course is ideal for cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, and infrastructure developers with some experience in Terraform. You should have a basic understanding of cloud computing, AWS services, and infrastructure as code (IaC). By the end, you will have the skills to manage cloud resources effectively and automate workflows with Terraform Cloud.
In this module, we will walk through the steps of importing AWS Lambda resources into Terraform. You'll learn how to import Lambda functions, roles, and associated policies into your Terraform configurations. Additionally, we will cover how to manage Lambda code and CloudWatch logs to ensure comprehensive resource management in Terraform.
What's included
9 videos2 readings1 assignment
9 videos•Total 67 minutes
- Overview of the Project•1 minute
- Manually Creating a Lambda Function•5 minutes
- Importing the Lambda Function into Terraform•7 minutes
- Importing the Lambda Function Code•12 minutes
- Importing the Lambda Function Role•7 minutes
- Importing the Role Policy•10 minutes
- Refactoring the Imported IAM Policy•7 minutes
- Importing the CloudWatch Log Group•9 minutes
- Creating Additional Resources and Finalizing the Project•9 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Terraform Cloud - Automation, Workspaces, and Integration'•10 minutes
- Full Specialization Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Project - Importing AWS Lambda Resources - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through creating an RDS module in Terraform, focusing on flexibility and security. You'll learn to define and validate variables, implement security group rules, and manage RDS instance settings. The section concludes with deploying an RDS instance and cleaning up resources.
What's included
14 videos1 assignment
14 videos•Total 105 minutes
- Overview of the Project•1 minute
- Defining the Required Steps and Validations•4 minutes
- Understanding the AWS RDS Resource in Terraform•3 minutes
- Defining the Required Module Variables•12 minutes
- Validating Variables in the Module•9 minutes
- Creating Variables for Subnet and Security Group IDs•8 minutes
- Implementing Validation for the Default VPC•9 minutes
- Testing Default VPC Validation•7 minutes
- Validating and Testing Private Tag Implementation•11 minutes
- Implementing Security Group Rule Validation•11 minutes
- Testing Security Group Rule Validation•9 minutes
- Understanding Security Group Rule Data Sources•5 minutes
- Deploying the RDS Instance with Terraform•16 minutes
- Project Conclusion and Resource Cleanup•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Project - Building an RDS Module - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will cover the creation and management of Terraform workspaces to support multiple environments. You'll learn how to configure workspace-specific settings using .tfvars files and best practices for managing resources across various workspaces. The module will also include a demonstration of cleaning up resources and workspaces.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment
8 videos•Total 27 minutes
- Overview of CLI Workspaces in Terraform•3 minutes
- Hands-On: Overview of Creating Workspaces via the CLI•0 minutes
- Hands-On: Creating Workspaces via the CLI•6 minutes
- Hands-On: Overview of Managing Multiple Workspaces•0 minutes
- Hands-On: Managing Multiple Workspaces•6 minutes
- Hands-On: Overview of Using .tfvars for Workspace-Specific Configurations•0 minutes
- Hands-On: Using .tfvars for Workspace-Specific Configurations•6 minutes
- [Demo] Cleaning Up Resources and Workspaces•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Working with Terraform Workspaces - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will dive into the features and benefits of Terraform Cloud for remote management of your infrastructure. You will explore workspace creation, integration with GitHub, and how to manage resources using Terraform Cloud’s capabilities. The section will also cover module publishing and resource cleanup within the cloud environment.
What's included
22 videos1 assignment
22 videos•Total 68 minutes
- Introduction to Terraform Cloud•2 minutes
- Understanding Terraform Cloud Workspaces•3 minutes
- Triggering Infrastructure Runs in Terraform Cloud•2 minutes
- Hands-On: Overview of Creating a Workspace in Terraform Cloud•0 minutes
- Hands-On: Creating a Workspace in Terraform Cloud•4 minutes
- [Demo] Logging into Terraform Cloud via the Terminal•4 minutes
- Hands-On: Overview of Creating Your First Resource with Terraform Cloud•0 minutes
- Hands-On: Creating Your First Resource with Terraform Cloud•2 minutes
- Hands-On: Overview of AWS Authentication and Creating an S3 Bucket•1 minute
- Hands-On: Authenticating into AWS and Creating an S3 Bucket•9 minutes
- Hands-On: Overview of Working with Workspace Variables•0 minutes
- Hands-On: Managing Workspace Variables•5 minutes
- [Demo] Exploring State and Workspace Details in Terraform Cloud•6 minutes
- [Demo] Connecting a GitHub Repository to Terraform Cloud•4 minutes
- Hands-On: Overview of Creating a VPC and Subnet Using VCS Integration•0 minutes
- Hands-On: Creating a VPC and Subnet Using VCS Integration•7 minutes
- Hands-On: Overview of Triggering Speculative Plans from Pull Requests•0 minutes
- Hands-On: Triggering Speculative Plans from Pull Requests•3 minutes
- Hands-On: Overview of Publishing Modules in Private Registries•0 minutes
- Hands-On: Publishing Modules in Private Registries•11 minutes
- Hands-On: Overview of Terraform Cloud Resource Cleanup•0 minutes
- Hands-On: Cleaning Up Resources in Terraform Cloud•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Exploring Terraform Cloud - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will walk you through integrating Terraform Cloud with AWS using the OIDC provider. You will learn how to set up roles, attach policies, and import these configurations into Terraform for programmatic management. The project concludes by extending the OIDC provider to additional workspaces for a broader environment integration.
What's included
10 videos1 assignment
10 videos•Total 67 minutes
- Overview of the Project•1 minute
- Setting Up the Identity Provider in AWS•4 minutes
- Defining the Terraform Cloud Role•8 minutes
- Attaching Required Policies to the Role•3 minutes
- Initializing the Terraform Cloud Project via CLI•6 minutes
- Creating Variable Sets for Role Information•7 minutes
- Importing the OIDC Provider into Terraform•10 minutes
- Importing the Role Configuration into Terraform•10 minutes
- Importing the Policy Attachment into Terraform•6 minutes
- Extending the OIDC Provider for Additional Workspaces + Project Wrap-Up•12 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Project - Integrating Terraform Cloud with OIDC - Assessment•15 minutes
In this final section, we will recap the essential concepts covered throughout the course and ensure you’re ready to apply them in real-world scenarios. You'll also perform a final cleanup of all AWS resources to leave your environment organized and efficient. This marks the end of your journey in mastering Terraform automation and cloud resource management.
What's included
1 video1 reading2 assignments
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Conclusion to Specialization•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Terraform Cloud - Automation, Workspaces, and Integration'•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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