Getting Started with Terraform for Google Cloud

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

1 day

Audience

Information Technology Specialists

Description

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This course provides an introduction to using Terraform for Google Cloud. It enables learners to describe how Terraform can be used to implement infrastructure as code and to apply some of its key features and functionalities to create and manage Google Cloud infrastructure. Learners will get hands-on practice building and managing Google Cloud resources using Terraform.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define the business need for infrastructure as code and explain the benefits of using it in your environment;
• Explain the features and functionalities of Terraform;
• Use Terraform resources, variables, and output values to create Google Cloud infrastructure resources;
• Use Terraform modules to build reusable configurations;
• Explain Terraform state and its importance.

Target Audience

DevOps engineers, Cloud architects, and Cloud engineers Individuals who want to start using Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning with a focus on Google Cloud Platform

Prerequisite(s)

• Completed Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure;
• Have basic programming skills and familiarity with using Command Line Interfaces (CLI);
• Have general familiarity with Google Cloud.

Notes

The Digital Enterprise Skilling (DES) program provides Shared Services Canada (SSC) employees with the knowledge and skills required to accelerate digital adoption, improve IT services delivery, and adapt to the workforce’s needs of the future. If you have not registered as an SSC Digital Enterprise Skilling (DES) participant yet, sign up here: DES Learner's Portal _ Portail de l'apprenant du programme CNE - Power Apps