A Crash Course in Terraform: Learn Infrastructure as Code

TLDRThis crash course on Terraform introduces you to infrastructure as code, covering how to set up an AWS account, install Terraform on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and create resources on AWS. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid understanding of Terraform and be ready to explore more advanced topics.

Key insights

:books:Terraform is an infrastructure as code tool that models cloud infrastructure through code.

:computer:You can install Terraform on Windows, Mac, and Linux machines.

:cloud:Terraform allows you to create and manage resources on AWS.

:rocket:You can modify and delete resources using Terraform, and it keeps track of the infrastructure state.

:earth_americas:Terraform can deploy a web server onto AWS, providing a hands-on learning experience.

Q&A

What is Terraform?

Terraform is an infrastructure as code tool that allows you to model cloud infrastructure through code.

Can I install Terraform on Windows, Mac, and Linux?

Yes, Terraform can be installed on Windows, Mac, and Linux machines.

What can I do with Terraform on AWS?

With Terraform, you can create, modify, and delete resources on AWS, and it keeps track of the infrastructure state.

Can Terraform deploy a web server onto AWS?

Yes, Terraform can deploy a web server onto AWS, providing a hands-on learning experience.

What are the key features of Terraform?

Key features of Terraform include infrastructure as code, resource management, and state tracking.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Introducing a crash course on Terraform, an infrastructure as code tool.

01:55Setting up an AWS account and creating a root user.

05:00Installing Terraform on Windows, Mac, and Linux machines.

09:14Verifying the Terraform installation and checking the version.

13:10Extracting and moving the Terraform executable file on Linux machines.

15:46Extracting and moving the Terraform executable file on Linux machines.

18:53Installing Visual Studio Code as a powerful text editor for working with Terraform.

19:56Installing the Terraform extension for Visual Studio Code.