Mastering Infrastructure as Code The Complete Guide to Automating Cloud Deployments
You're under pressure. Your infrastructure is fragile, scaling is slow, and deployments still feel like a game of chance. Manual configurations fail too often, and you're constantly firefighting instead of innovating. Worse, you're watching peers move ahead with automation while your team remains stuck in scripts and silos. What if you could deploy fully compliant, production-ready environments in minutes - not days - with zero drift and full audit trails? What if your work wasn't just reliable, but predictable, repeatable, and engineer-approved across AWS, Azure, and GCP? Mastering Infrastructure as Code The Complete Guide to Automating Cloud Deployments is your battle-tested roadmap to end configuration chaos and become the go-to expert for secure, automated cloud operations. This is not theory - it’s the exact blueprint used by senior engineers who've slashed deployment cycles by 90% and eliminated outage-causing drift. Take Sarah Lin, Cloud Architect at a Fortune 500 fintech, who went from manually provisioning VPCs to deploying multi-region, zero-downtime infrastructures using declarative code. Within six weeks of applying these methods, her team passed a SOC 2 audit with full infrastructure versioning and rollback - and she was promoted to lead automation strategy. This course delivers one outcome with absolute clarity: go from inconsistent, manual cloud setups to fully automated, version-controlled, enterprise-grade infrastructure deployments - complete with a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service that validates your mastery to employers, clients, and boards. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Access begins the moment you complete enrollment. This is a self-paced, on-demand learning experience designed for professionals who need maximum flexibility without sacrificing depth or rigor. There are no fixed schedules, no attendance tracking, and no time zones to work around - you move at your own speed, on your own terms. Core Delivery Features
- Immediate online access with full progression tracking and mobile-friendly navigation
- Lifetime access to all course materials, including every future update at no extra cost
- Typical completion in 4–6 weeks with 6–8 hours per week, though many report implementing key automation patterns within 72 hours of starting
- 24/7 global access across devices - study on desktop, tablet, or smartphone with zero performance loss
- Structured to support both deep immersion and just-in-time learning for urgent deployment needs
Instructor Guidance & Support
You’re not learning in isolation. Each module includes embedded expert insights and real-world escalation paths for troubleshooting complex scenarios. You also receive direct access to a private community forum moderated by certified infrastructure architects, where you can submit environment-specific challenges and receive detailed, contextual guidance. Professional Certification & Credibility
Upon completion, you will earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service - a globally recognised credential trusted by more than 40,000 engineering teams across regulated, high-stakes environments. This certificate is verifiable, shareable, and designed to enhance your profile on LinkedIn, job applications, and internal promotions. Zero-Risk Enrollment Guarantee
We remove all hesitation with a firm promise: if you complete the first three modules and don’t feel a significant leap in clarity, confidence, and technical control, contact support for a full refund. No forms, no interviews, no risk. This is a satisfied or refunded commitment because we know the ROI is undeniable. Pricing & Payment Options
The investment is straightforward with no hidden fees, subscriptions, or upsells. You pay once, own it forever. Payments are securely processed via major providers including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. After enrollment, you’ll receive a confirmation email, with access details sent separately once your final course credentials are generated. Trust & Objection Handling
Does this work if you're not already a cloud expert? Yes. This course works even if you’ve only used basic cloud consoles or written simple scripts. It works even if you're new to YAML or Terraform. It works even if your organisation resists change - because we teach you how to demonstrate value fast with low-risk pilot environments. More than 3,700 infrastructure engineers, DevOps leads, and platform architects have used this exact methodology to eliminate configuration drift, pass compliance audits, and reduce deployment risk. One AWS consultant reduced his client onboarding time from two weeks to 90 minutes using the repeatable module patterns taught here. You gain not just knowledge, but leverage - the kind that repositions you from cost center to innovation enabler. This is how you future-proof your career in an era where code is infrastructure.
Module 1: Foundations of Infrastructure as Code - Defining Infrastructure as Code: Principles and Core Benefits
- Contrasting Manual Configuration vs. Automated Provisioning
- Understanding Declarative vs. Imperative Approaches
- The Role of Idempotency in Consistent Deployments
- Why State Management Is Critical for Reliability
- Overview of Configuration Drift and Its Business Impact
- Introduction to Version Control for Infrastructure
- Lifecycle Management of Cloud Resources
- Infrastructure Testing: The Forgotten Step
- Security by Design in IaC: Shifting Left
- Common Anti-patterns and How to Avoid Them
- Defining Success Metrics for IaC Implementation
- Mapping IaC to Organisational Maturity Levels
- Introduction to Tool-Agnostic IaC Design Patterns
- Establishing Governance from Day One
Module 2: Core IaC Frameworks and Architectural Models - Designing the IaC Stack: Layering and Separation of Concerns
- Monorepo vs. Polyrepo Strategies for Infrastructure Code
- Modular Design: Reusability and Abstraction Patterns
- Environment Parity: Dev, Staging, Production Alignment
- Templating Strategies Without Tight Coupling
- Parameterisation and Variable Management Best Practices
- Sensitive Data Handling: Secrets and Encryption Overview
- Tagging Strategies for Accountability and Cost Tracking
- IaC and Financial Operations: Aligning Teams with Cost Visibility
- Designing for Immutable Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Composition and Dependency Graphs
- Handling Regional and Multi-Cloud Variations
- Designing for Rollback and Recovery
- Blueprint-Driven vs. Policy-Driven Approaches
- Standardising Team Workflows Around IaC
Module 3: Mastering Terraform: Deep Dive and Implementation - Installing and Configuring Terraform CLI
- Understanding HCL Syntax and Best Formatting Standards
- Writing Your First Terraform Configuration File
- Initialising, Planning, and Applying Changes
- Understanding the Terraform State: Local vs Remote
- Configuring Remote State with Backend Integrations
- Locking State to Prevent Concurrent Modifications
- Breaking Down Terraform Configuration: Providers, Resources, Data Sources
- Using Variables and Outputs Effectively
- Best Practices for Variable Files and Environment Overrides
- Working with Terraform Modules: Creating and Consuming
- Public vs Private Module Registries
- Managing Dependencies with Terraform Version Constraints
- Terraform Workspaces: When and How to Use Them
- Advanced State Management: State Refresh and Importing Resources
- Handling Resource Lifecycle Rules: Create Before Destroy
- Dynamic Blocks and Complex Value Handling
- Using Functions and Conditionals in Configuration
- Validating Configurations with terraform validate
- Terraform Cloud: Overview and Use Cases
- Setting Up Automated Runs with Terraform Cloud
Module 4: Deep Mastery of AWS CloudFormation and Azure ARM - Introduction to AWS CloudFormation: Stack Lifecycle
- Designing Templates in JSON and YAML
- CloudFormation Parameters, Mappings, and Conditions
- Using Pseudo Parameters for Dynamic Values
- Creating Reusable Templates with Nested Stacks
- Handling Rollback and Failure Scenarios
- Drift Detection and Correction Workflows
- Using Change Sets for Safe Updates
- Stack Policies and Update Restrictions
- Integrating with AWS IAM for Least-Privilege Access
- Building Custom Resources with Lambda
- Automating Stack Updates with CI Pipelines
- Overview of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates
- Structure of ARM Templates: Schema and Sections
- Using Variables and Parameters for Customisation
- Nested and Linked Templates for Scalability
- Deployment Modes: Incremental vs Complete
- Deploying ARM Templates via Azure CLI and PowerShell
- Using Deployment Scripts for Complex Setups
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting ARM Deployments
Module 5: Engineering Pulumi into Modern Development Workflows - Introduction to Pulumi: Infrastructure as Real Code
- Contrasting Pulumi with Configuration-Only Tools
- Setting Up Pulumi with Python, TypeScript, Go, and .NET
- Creating Projects and Stacks for Environment Isolation
- Writing First-Class Code to Define Resources
- Managing State with Pulumi Backends
- Implementing Loops, Functions, and Classes in IaC
- Package Management and Dependency Handling
- Importing Existing Resources into Pulumi State
- Testing Infrastructure Code with Unit and Integration Tests
- Using Pulumi Policy as Code for Governance
- Enforcing Security, Naming, and Tagging Policies
- Automating Preview and Update Workflows
- Monitoring Resource Changes with Pulumi Console
- Collaboration Features for Team Environments
- Integration with Service Catalogs and Internal Platforms
Module 6: Managing State and Secrets Securely - The Risks of Exposed State Files and Hardcoded Secrets
- Best Practices for Remote State Backend Selection
- Using AWS S3 with DynamoDB for Locking
- Configuring Azure Blob Storage as a Backend
- Using HashiCorp Consul and Vault Integration
- Implementing Encryption at Rest and in Transit
- Controlling Access with IAM and RBAC Policies
- Secret Management with AWS Secrets Manager
- Integrating with Azure Key Vault
- Using HashiCorp Vault for Dynamic Secrets
- Secure Injection of Secrets into Deployment Pipelines
- Auditing Access to Secrets and State
- Automated Rotation of Credentials
- Static Code Analysis for Secret Leakage Prevention
- Using Git Hooks and Pre-commit Scans
Module 7: Version Control and CI/CD Integration - Setting Up Git Repositories for IaC Projects
- Branching Strategies: Trunk-Based vs Feature Branches
- Code Review Best Practices for Infrastructure
- Integrating IaC into GitHub Actions
- Using GitLab CI for Automated Terraform Pipelines
- Setting Up Pull Request Validation via Plan Generation
- Automated Plan Approval and Policy Checks
- Using Atlantis for Production-Grade CI/CD Workflows
- Configuring Webhooks and Event-Driven Triggers
- Testing Infrastructure in Isolated Environments
- Environment Promotion Strategies: Merge vs Pipeline Triggers
- Monitoring Pipeline Success and Failure Rates
- Creating Idempotent CI Jobs
- Storing Artifacts and Logs for Compliance
- Implementing Manual Approvals for Production
Module 8: Policy as Code and Compliance Automation - Introducing Policy as Code: Benefits Over Manual Checks
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Rego
- Writing Policies for AWS, Azure, and GCP Resource Types
- Validating Resource Configuration Against Standards
- Integrating OPA with Terraform and CI/CD
- Using HashiCorp Sentinel for Governance
- Creating Soft and Hard Mandatory Policies
- Tagging Compliance Requirements into Policies
- Enforcing Security Group and Firewall Rules
- Blocking Public S3 Buckets and Unencrypted Disks
- Implementing Regulatory Standards: HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI
- Writing Policies to Prevent Costly Misconfigurations
- Policy Testing Strategies and Mocking Resources
- Reporting Violations with Actionable Feedback
- Scaling Policy Management Across Multiple Teams
Module 9: Testing, Validation, and Quality Assurance - Why Testing Infrastructure Saves Millions in Outage Costs
- Static Analysis with tflint and checkov
- Configuring Rulesets for Consistency and Security
- Validating Templates Before Deployment
- Unit Testing Pulumi and CDK Projects
- Integration Testing with Real Cloud Accounts
- Using Terratest for Automated Infrastructure Testing
- Writing Test Cases in Go and Python
- Testing Across Multiple Cloud Environments
- Checking Network Connectivity and Port Accessibility
- Verifying Security Group and IAM Permissions
- Performance Testing with Load-Injected Deployments
- Detecting Drift with Automated Post-Deploy Checks
- Creating Reusable Test Blueprints
- Generating Quality Reports for Stakeholders
Module 10: Advanced Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Patterns - Designing for Multi-Cloud Resilience
- Unified Naming and Tagging Across Providers
- Managing Provider Authentication at Scale
- Creating Abstraction Layers for Cloud-Agnostic Infrastructure
- Using Terragrunt to Manage Terraform at Scale
- Managing DRY Configurations Across Environments
- Handling Provider-Specific Features with Modules
- Automating Failover Between Cloud Regions
- Hybrid Cloud Design: Integrating On-Prem with Cloud
- Using VPNs and Direct Connect Alternatives
- Deploying Kubernetes Clusters Across Environments
- Replicating State and Policies Consistently
- Monitoring Cross-Cloud Resource Health
- Cost Optimisation Strategies in Multi-Cloud
- Vendor Lock-in Mitigation Patterns
Module 11: Real-World Projects and Hands-On Challenges - Project 1: Automate a 3-Tier Web Application on AWS
- Project 2: Deploy a Secure Azure Landing Zone
- Project 3: Build a GCP Data Lake with Access Controls
- Project 4: Multi-Region, High-Availability WordPress Stack
- Project 5: Self-Service Development Environment Platform
- Challenge 1: Fix a Drifted Production Environment
- Challenge 2: Refactor Monolithic IaC into Modules
- Challenge 3: Secure a Leaky Configuration with Policy
- Challenge 4: Reduce Deployment Time by 75%
- Challenge 5: Pass a Mock Compliance Audit
- Automating Certificate Management with ACME
- Setting Up Domain Routing and DNS Automation
- Creating Canary Deployments with Blue-Green Switching
- Automating Backup and Disaster Recovery Plans
- Generating Documentation Automatically from Code
Module 12: Career Advancement and Certification Preparation - How to Showcase IaC Skills on Your Resume and LinkedIn
- Building a Professional Portfolio with Real Projects
- Using the Certificate of Completion to Open New Roles
- Preparing for DevOps and Cloud Architect Interviews
- Answering Common IaC Interview Questions
- Demonstrating ROI to Hiring Managers
- Negotiating Higher Compensation with IaC Expertise
- Contributing to Open Source IaC Projects
- Becoming a Trusted Advisor in Your Organisation
- Presenting IaC Roadmaps to Leadership
- Running Internal IaC Training Sessions
- Leading IaC Adoption Beyond Your Team
- Understanding the DevOps Certification Landscape
- Mapping This Course to AWS, Azure, and HashiCorp Certs
- Final Assessment: Build an End-to-End Secure Environment
Module 13: Ongoing Mastery and Community Access - How to Stay Updated with Evolving IaC Tools
- Following Official Release Channels and Blogs
- Joining IaC Special Interest Groups and Forums
- Accessing Exclusive Art of Service Alumni Resources
- Monthly Office Hours with Senior Infrastructure Architects
- Downloadable Playbooks, Templates, and Checklists
- SQL and NoSQL Database Provisioning Scripts
- Load Balancer and Auto Scaling Configuration Snippets
- Security Hardening Blueprints for Critical Systems
- Network Architecture Diagrams in PlantUML and Draw.io
- Pre-built CI/CD Pipeline Templates
- Policy Rules for OPA and Sentinel
- Disaster Recovery Runbooks
- Cost Estimation Tools for Planning
- Lifetime Updates: New Modules Added Without Charge
- Defining Infrastructure as Code: Principles and Core Benefits
- Contrasting Manual Configuration vs. Automated Provisioning
- Understanding Declarative vs. Imperative Approaches
- The Role of Idempotency in Consistent Deployments
- Why State Management Is Critical for Reliability
- Overview of Configuration Drift and Its Business Impact
- Introduction to Version Control for Infrastructure
- Lifecycle Management of Cloud Resources
- Infrastructure Testing: The Forgotten Step
- Security by Design in IaC: Shifting Left
- Common Anti-patterns and How to Avoid Them
- Defining Success Metrics for IaC Implementation
- Mapping IaC to Organisational Maturity Levels
- Introduction to Tool-Agnostic IaC Design Patterns
- Establishing Governance from Day One
Module 2: Core IaC Frameworks and Architectural Models - Designing the IaC Stack: Layering and Separation of Concerns
- Monorepo vs. Polyrepo Strategies for Infrastructure Code
- Modular Design: Reusability and Abstraction Patterns
- Environment Parity: Dev, Staging, Production Alignment
- Templating Strategies Without Tight Coupling
- Parameterisation and Variable Management Best Practices
- Sensitive Data Handling: Secrets and Encryption Overview
- Tagging Strategies for Accountability and Cost Tracking
- IaC and Financial Operations: Aligning Teams with Cost Visibility
- Designing for Immutable Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Composition and Dependency Graphs
- Handling Regional and Multi-Cloud Variations
- Designing for Rollback and Recovery
- Blueprint-Driven vs. Policy-Driven Approaches
- Standardising Team Workflows Around IaC
Module 3: Mastering Terraform: Deep Dive and Implementation - Installing and Configuring Terraform CLI
- Understanding HCL Syntax and Best Formatting Standards
- Writing Your First Terraform Configuration File
- Initialising, Planning, and Applying Changes
- Understanding the Terraform State: Local vs Remote
- Configuring Remote State with Backend Integrations
- Locking State to Prevent Concurrent Modifications
- Breaking Down Terraform Configuration: Providers, Resources, Data Sources
- Using Variables and Outputs Effectively
- Best Practices for Variable Files and Environment Overrides
- Working with Terraform Modules: Creating and Consuming
- Public vs Private Module Registries
- Managing Dependencies with Terraform Version Constraints
- Terraform Workspaces: When and How to Use Them
- Advanced State Management: State Refresh and Importing Resources
- Handling Resource Lifecycle Rules: Create Before Destroy
- Dynamic Blocks and Complex Value Handling
- Using Functions and Conditionals in Configuration
- Validating Configurations with terraform validate
- Terraform Cloud: Overview and Use Cases
- Setting Up Automated Runs with Terraform Cloud
Module 4: Deep Mastery of AWS CloudFormation and Azure ARM - Introduction to AWS CloudFormation: Stack Lifecycle
- Designing Templates in JSON and YAML
- CloudFormation Parameters, Mappings, and Conditions
- Using Pseudo Parameters for Dynamic Values
- Creating Reusable Templates with Nested Stacks
- Handling Rollback and Failure Scenarios
- Drift Detection and Correction Workflows
- Using Change Sets for Safe Updates
- Stack Policies and Update Restrictions
- Integrating with AWS IAM for Least-Privilege Access
- Building Custom Resources with Lambda
- Automating Stack Updates with CI Pipelines
- Overview of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates
- Structure of ARM Templates: Schema and Sections
- Using Variables and Parameters for Customisation
- Nested and Linked Templates for Scalability
- Deployment Modes: Incremental vs Complete
- Deploying ARM Templates via Azure CLI and PowerShell
- Using Deployment Scripts for Complex Setups
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting ARM Deployments
Module 5: Engineering Pulumi into Modern Development Workflows - Introduction to Pulumi: Infrastructure as Real Code
- Contrasting Pulumi with Configuration-Only Tools
- Setting Up Pulumi with Python, TypeScript, Go, and .NET
- Creating Projects and Stacks for Environment Isolation
- Writing First-Class Code to Define Resources
- Managing State with Pulumi Backends
- Implementing Loops, Functions, and Classes in IaC
- Package Management and Dependency Handling
- Importing Existing Resources into Pulumi State
- Testing Infrastructure Code with Unit and Integration Tests
- Using Pulumi Policy as Code for Governance
- Enforcing Security, Naming, and Tagging Policies
- Automating Preview and Update Workflows
- Monitoring Resource Changes with Pulumi Console
- Collaboration Features for Team Environments
- Integration with Service Catalogs and Internal Platforms
Module 6: Managing State and Secrets Securely - The Risks of Exposed State Files and Hardcoded Secrets
- Best Practices for Remote State Backend Selection
- Using AWS S3 with DynamoDB for Locking
- Configuring Azure Blob Storage as a Backend
- Using HashiCorp Consul and Vault Integration
- Implementing Encryption at Rest and in Transit
- Controlling Access with IAM and RBAC Policies
- Secret Management with AWS Secrets Manager
- Integrating with Azure Key Vault
- Using HashiCorp Vault for Dynamic Secrets
- Secure Injection of Secrets into Deployment Pipelines
- Auditing Access to Secrets and State
- Automated Rotation of Credentials
- Static Code Analysis for Secret Leakage Prevention
- Using Git Hooks and Pre-commit Scans
Module 7: Version Control and CI/CD Integration - Setting Up Git Repositories for IaC Projects
- Branching Strategies: Trunk-Based vs Feature Branches
- Code Review Best Practices for Infrastructure
- Integrating IaC into GitHub Actions
- Using GitLab CI for Automated Terraform Pipelines
- Setting Up Pull Request Validation via Plan Generation
- Automated Plan Approval and Policy Checks
- Using Atlantis for Production-Grade CI/CD Workflows
- Configuring Webhooks and Event-Driven Triggers
- Testing Infrastructure in Isolated Environments
- Environment Promotion Strategies: Merge vs Pipeline Triggers
- Monitoring Pipeline Success and Failure Rates
- Creating Idempotent CI Jobs
- Storing Artifacts and Logs for Compliance
- Implementing Manual Approvals for Production
Module 8: Policy as Code and Compliance Automation - Introducing Policy as Code: Benefits Over Manual Checks
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Rego
- Writing Policies for AWS, Azure, and GCP Resource Types
- Validating Resource Configuration Against Standards
- Integrating OPA with Terraform and CI/CD
- Using HashiCorp Sentinel for Governance
- Creating Soft and Hard Mandatory Policies
- Tagging Compliance Requirements into Policies
- Enforcing Security Group and Firewall Rules
- Blocking Public S3 Buckets and Unencrypted Disks
- Implementing Regulatory Standards: HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI
- Writing Policies to Prevent Costly Misconfigurations
- Policy Testing Strategies and Mocking Resources
- Reporting Violations with Actionable Feedback
- Scaling Policy Management Across Multiple Teams
Module 9: Testing, Validation, and Quality Assurance - Why Testing Infrastructure Saves Millions in Outage Costs
- Static Analysis with tflint and checkov
- Configuring Rulesets for Consistency and Security
- Validating Templates Before Deployment
- Unit Testing Pulumi and CDK Projects
- Integration Testing with Real Cloud Accounts
- Using Terratest for Automated Infrastructure Testing
- Writing Test Cases in Go and Python
- Testing Across Multiple Cloud Environments
- Checking Network Connectivity and Port Accessibility
- Verifying Security Group and IAM Permissions
- Performance Testing with Load-Injected Deployments
- Detecting Drift with Automated Post-Deploy Checks
- Creating Reusable Test Blueprints
- Generating Quality Reports for Stakeholders
Module 10: Advanced Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Patterns - Designing for Multi-Cloud Resilience
- Unified Naming and Tagging Across Providers
- Managing Provider Authentication at Scale
- Creating Abstraction Layers for Cloud-Agnostic Infrastructure
- Using Terragrunt to Manage Terraform at Scale
- Managing DRY Configurations Across Environments
- Handling Provider-Specific Features with Modules
- Automating Failover Between Cloud Regions
- Hybrid Cloud Design: Integrating On-Prem with Cloud
- Using VPNs and Direct Connect Alternatives
- Deploying Kubernetes Clusters Across Environments
- Replicating State and Policies Consistently
- Monitoring Cross-Cloud Resource Health
- Cost Optimisation Strategies in Multi-Cloud
- Vendor Lock-in Mitigation Patterns
Module 11: Real-World Projects and Hands-On Challenges - Project 1: Automate a 3-Tier Web Application on AWS
- Project 2: Deploy a Secure Azure Landing Zone
- Project 3: Build a GCP Data Lake with Access Controls
- Project 4: Multi-Region, High-Availability WordPress Stack
- Project 5: Self-Service Development Environment Platform
- Challenge 1: Fix a Drifted Production Environment
- Challenge 2: Refactor Monolithic IaC into Modules
- Challenge 3: Secure a Leaky Configuration with Policy
- Challenge 4: Reduce Deployment Time by 75%
- Challenge 5: Pass a Mock Compliance Audit
- Automating Certificate Management with ACME
- Setting Up Domain Routing and DNS Automation
- Creating Canary Deployments with Blue-Green Switching
- Automating Backup and Disaster Recovery Plans
- Generating Documentation Automatically from Code
Module 12: Career Advancement and Certification Preparation - How to Showcase IaC Skills on Your Resume and LinkedIn
- Building a Professional Portfolio with Real Projects
- Using the Certificate of Completion to Open New Roles
- Preparing for DevOps and Cloud Architect Interviews
- Answering Common IaC Interview Questions
- Demonstrating ROI to Hiring Managers
- Negotiating Higher Compensation with IaC Expertise
- Contributing to Open Source IaC Projects
- Becoming a Trusted Advisor in Your Organisation
- Presenting IaC Roadmaps to Leadership
- Running Internal IaC Training Sessions
- Leading IaC Adoption Beyond Your Team
- Understanding the DevOps Certification Landscape
- Mapping This Course to AWS, Azure, and HashiCorp Certs
- Final Assessment: Build an End-to-End Secure Environment
Module 13: Ongoing Mastery and Community Access - How to Stay Updated with Evolving IaC Tools
- Following Official Release Channels and Blogs
- Joining IaC Special Interest Groups and Forums
- Accessing Exclusive Art of Service Alumni Resources
- Monthly Office Hours with Senior Infrastructure Architects
- Downloadable Playbooks, Templates, and Checklists
- SQL and NoSQL Database Provisioning Scripts
- Load Balancer and Auto Scaling Configuration Snippets
- Security Hardening Blueprints for Critical Systems
- Network Architecture Diagrams in PlantUML and Draw.io
- Pre-built CI/CD Pipeline Templates
- Policy Rules for OPA and Sentinel
- Disaster Recovery Runbooks
- Cost Estimation Tools for Planning
- Lifetime Updates: New Modules Added Without Charge
- Installing and Configuring Terraform CLI
- Understanding HCL Syntax and Best Formatting Standards
- Writing Your First Terraform Configuration File
- Initialising, Planning, and Applying Changes
- Understanding the Terraform State: Local vs Remote
- Configuring Remote State with Backend Integrations
- Locking State to Prevent Concurrent Modifications
- Breaking Down Terraform Configuration: Providers, Resources, Data Sources
- Using Variables and Outputs Effectively
- Best Practices for Variable Files and Environment Overrides
- Working with Terraform Modules: Creating and Consuming
- Public vs Private Module Registries
- Managing Dependencies with Terraform Version Constraints
- Terraform Workspaces: When and How to Use Them
- Advanced State Management: State Refresh and Importing Resources
- Handling Resource Lifecycle Rules: Create Before Destroy
- Dynamic Blocks and Complex Value Handling
- Using Functions and Conditionals in Configuration
- Validating Configurations with terraform validate
- Terraform Cloud: Overview and Use Cases
- Setting Up Automated Runs with Terraform Cloud
Module 4: Deep Mastery of AWS CloudFormation and Azure ARM - Introduction to AWS CloudFormation: Stack Lifecycle
- Designing Templates in JSON and YAML
- CloudFormation Parameters, Mappings, and Conditions
- Using Pseudo Parameters for Dynamic Values
- Creating Reusable Templates with Nested Stacks
- Handling Rollback and Failure Scenarios
- Drift Detection and Correction Workflows
- Using Change Sets for Safe Updates
- Stack Policies and Update Restrictions
- Integrating with AWS IAM for Least-Privilege Access
- Building Custom Resources with Lambda
- Automating Stack Updates with CI Pipelines
- Overview of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates
- Structure of ARM Templates: Schema and Sections
- Using Variables and Parameters for Customisation
- Nested and Linked Templates for Scalability
- Deployment Modes: Incremental vs Complete
- Deploying ARM Templates via Azure CLI and PowerShell
- Using Deployment Scripts for Complex Setups
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting ARM Deployments
Module 5: Engineering Pulumi into Modern Development Workflows - Introduction to Pulumi: Infrastructure as Real Code
- Contrasting Pulumi with Configuration-Only Tools
- Setting Up Pulumi with Python, TypeScript, Go, and .NET
- Creating Projects and Stacks for Environment Isolation
- Writing First-Class Code to Define Resources
- Managing State with Pulumi Backends
- Implementing Loops, Functions, and Classes in IaC
- Package Management and Dependency Handling
- Importing Existing Resources into Pulumi State
- Testing Infrastructure Code with Unit and Integration Tests
- Using Pulumi Policy as Code for Governance
- Enforcing Security, Naming, and Tagging Policies
- Automating Preview and Update Workflows
- Monitoring Resource Changes with Pulumi Console
- Collaboration Features for Team Environments
- Integration with Service Catalogs and Internal Platforms
Module 6: Managing State and Secrets Securely - The Risks of Exposed State Files and Hardcoded Secrets
- Best Practices for Remote State Backend Selection
- Using AWS S3 with DynamoDB for Locking
- Configuring Azure Blob Storage as a Backend
- Using HashiCorp Consul and Vault Integration
- Implementing Encryption at Rest and in Transit
- Controlling Access with IAM and RBAC Policies
- Secret Management with AWS Secrets Manager
- Integrating with Azure Key Vault
- Using HashiCorp Vault for Dynamic Secrets
- Secure Injection of Secrets into Deployment Pipelines
- Auditing Access to Secrets and State
- Automated Rotation of Credentials
- Static Code Analysis for Secret Leakage Prevention
- Using Git Hooks and Pre-commit Scans
Module 7: Version Control and CI/CD Integration - Setting Up Git Repositories for IaC Projects
- Branching Strategies: Trunk-Based vs Feature Branches
- Code Review Best Practices for Infrastructure
- Integrating IaC into GitHub Actions
- Using GitLab CI for Automated Terraform Pipelines
- Setting Up Pull Request Validation via Plan Generation
- Automated Plan Approval and Policy Checks
- Using Atlantis for Production-Grade CI/CD Workflows
- Configuring Webhooks and Event-Driven Triggers
- Testing Infrastructure in Isolated Environments
- Environment Promotion Strategies: Merge vs Pipeline Triggers
- Monitoring Pipeline Success and Failure Rates
- Creating Idempotent CI Jobs
- Storing Artifacts and Logs for Compliance
- Implementing Manual Approvals for Production
Module 8: Policy as Code and Compliance Automation - Introducing Policy as Code: Benefits Over Manual Checks
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Rego
- Writing Policies for AWS, Azure, and GCP Resource Types
- Validating Resource Configuration Against Standards
- Integrating OPA with Terraform and CI/CD
- Using HashiCorp Sentinel for Governance
- Creating Soft and Hard Mandatory Policies
- Tagging Compliance Requirements into Policies
- Enforcing Security Group and Firewall Rules
- Blocking Public S3 Buckets and Unencrypted Disks
- Implementing Regulatory Standards: HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI
- Writing Policies to Prevent Costly Misconfigurations
- Policy Testing Strategies and Mocking Resources
- Reporting Violations with Actionable Feedback
- Scaling Policy Management Across Multiple Teams
Module 9: Testing, Validation, and Quality Assurance - Why Testing Infrastructure Saves Millions in Outage Costs
- Static Analysis with tflint and checkov
- Configuring Rulesets for Consistency and Security
- Validating Templates Before Deployment
- Unit Testing Pulumi and CDK Projects
- Integration Testing with Real Cloud Accounts
- Using Terratest for Automated Infrastructure Testing
- Writing Test Cases in Go and Python
- Testing Across Multiple Cloud Environments
- Checking Network Connectivity and Port Accessibility
- Verifying Security Group and IAM Permissions
- Performance Testing with Load-Injected Deployments
- Detecting Drift with Automated Post-Deploy Checks
- Creating Reusable Test Blueprints
- Generating Quality Reports for Stakeholders
Module 10: Advanced Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Patterns - Designing for Multi-Cloud Resilience
- Unified Naming and Tagging Across Providers
- Managing Provider Authentication at Scale
- Creating Abstraction Layers for Cloud-Agnostic Infrastructure
- Using Terragrunt to Manage Terraform at Scale
- Managing DRY Configurations Across Environments
- Handling Provider-Specific Features with Modules
- Automating Failover Between Cloud Regions
- Hybrid Cloud Design: Integrating On-Prem with Cloud
- Using VPNs and Direct Connect Alternatives
- Deploying Kubernetes Clusters Across Environments
- Replicating State and Policies Consistently
- Monitoring Cross-Cloud Resource Health
- Cost Optimisation Strategies in Multi-Cloud
- Vendor Lock-in Mitigation Patterns
Module 11: Real-World Projects and Hands-On Challenges - Project 1: Automate a 3-Tier Web Application on AWS
- Project 2: Deploy a Secure Azure Landing Zone
- Project 3: Build a GCP Data Lake with Access Controls
- Project 4: Multi-Region, High-Availability WordPress Stack
- Project 5: Self-Service Development Environment Platform
- Challenge 1: Fix a Drifted Production Environment
- Challenge 2: Refactor Monolithic IaC into Modules
- Challenge 3: Secure a Leaky Configuration with Policy
- Challenge 4: Reduce Deployment Time by 75%
- Challenge 5: Pass a Mock Compliance Audit
- Automating Certificate Management with ACME
- Setting Up Domain Routing and DNS Automation
- Creating Canary Deployments with Blue-Green Switching
- Automating Backup and Disaster Recovery Plans
- Generating Documentation Automatically from Code
Module 12: Career Advancement and Certification Preparation - How to Showcase IaC Skills on Your Resume and LinkedIn
- Building a Professional Portfolio with Real Projects
- Using the Certificate of Completion to Open New Roles
- Preparing for DevOps and Cloud Architect Interviews
- Answering Common IaC Interview Questions
- Demonstrating ROI to Hiring Managers
- Negotiating Higher Compensation with IaC Expertise
- Contributing to Open Source IaC Projects
- Becoming a Trusted Advisor in Your Organisation
- Presenting IaC Roadmaps to Leadership
- Running Internal IaC Training Sessions
- Leading IaC Adoption Beyond Your Team
- Understanding the DevOps Certification Landscape
- Mapping This Course to AWS, Azure, and HashiCorp Certs
- Final Assessment: Build an End-to-End Secure Environment
Module 13: Ongoing Mastery and Community Access - How to Stay Updated with Evolving IaC Tools
- Following Official Release Channels and Blogs
- Joining IaC Special Interest Groups and Forums
- Accessing Exclusive Art of Service Alumni Resources
- Monthly Office Hours with Senior Infrastructure Architects
- Downloadable Playbooks, Templates, and Checklists
- SQL and NoSQL Database Provisioning Scripts
- Load Balancer and Auto Scaling Configuration Snippets
- Security Hardening Blueprints for Critical Systems
- Network Architecture Diagrams in PlantUML and Draw.io
- Pre-built CI/CD Pipeline Templates
- Policy Rules for OPA and Sentinel
- Disaster Recovery Runbooks
- Cost Estimation Tools for Planning
- Lifetime Updates: New Modules Added Without Charge
- Introduction to Pulumi: Infrastructure as Real Code
- Contrasting Pulumi with Configuration-Only Tools
- Setting Up Pulumi with Python, TypeScript, Go, and .NET
- Creating Projects and Stacks for Environment Isolation
- Writing First-Class Code to Define Resources
- Managing State with Pulumi Backends
- Implementing Loops, Functions, and Classes in IaC
- Package Management and Dependency Handling
- Importing Existing Resources into Pulumi State
- Testing Infrastructure Code with Unit and Integration Tests
- Using Pulumi Policy as Code for Governance
- Enforcing Security, Naming, and Tagging Policies
- Automating Preview and Update Workflows
- Monitoring Resource Changes with Pulumi Console
- Collaboration Features for Team Environments
- Integration with Service Catalogs and Internal Platforms
Module 6: Managing State and Secrets Securely - The Risks of Exposed State Files and Hardcoded Secrets
- Best Practices for Remote State Backend Selection
- Using AWS S3 with DynamoDB for Locking
- Configuring Azure Blob Storage as a Backend
- Using HashiCorp Consul and Vault Integration
- Implementing Encryption at Rest and in Transit
- Controlling Access with IAM and RBAC Policies
- Secret Management with AWS Secrets Manager
- Integrating with Azure Key Vault
- Using HashiCorp Vault for Dynamic Secrets
- Secure Injection of Secrets into Deployment Pipelines
- Auditing Access to Secrets and State
- Automated Rotation of Credentials
- Static Code Analysis for Secret Leakage Prevention
- Using Git Hooks and Pre-commit Scans
Module 7: Version Control and CI/CD Integration - Setting Up Git Repositories for IaC Projects
- Branching Strategies: Trunk-Based vs Feature Branches
- Code Review Best Practices for Infrastructure
- Integrating IaC into GitHub Actions
- Using GitLab CI for Automated Terraform Pipelines
- Setting Up Pull Request Validation via Plan Generation
- Automated Plan Approval and Policy Checks
- Using Atlantis for Production-Grade CI/CD Workflows
- Configuring Webhooks and Event-Driven Triggers
- Testing Infrastructure in Isolated Environments
- Environment Promotion Strategies: Merge vs Pipeline Triggers
- Monitoring Pipeline Success and Failure Rates
- Creating Idempotent CI Jobs
- Storing Artifacts and Logs for Compliance
- Implementing Manual Approvals for Production
Module 8: Policy as Code and Compliance Automation - Introducing Policy as Code: Benefits Over Manual Checks
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Rego
- Writing Policies for AWS, Azure, and GCP Resource Types
- Validating Resource Configuration Against Standards
- Integrating OPA with Terraform and CI/CD
- Using HashiCorp Sentinel for Governance
- Creating Soft and Hard Mandatory Policies
- Tagging Compliance Requirements into Policies
- Enforcing Security Group and Firewall Rules
- Blocking Public S3 Buckets and Unencrypted Disks
- Implementing Regulatory Standards: HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI
- Writing Policies to Prevent Costly Misconfigurations
- Policy Testing Strategies and Mocking Resources
- Reporting Violations with Actionable Feedback
- Scaling Policy Management Across Multiple Teams
Module 9: Testing, Validation, and Quality Assurance - Why Testing Infrastructure Saves Millions in Outage Costs
- Static Analysis with tflint and checkov
- Configuring Rulesets for Consistency and Security
- Validating Templates Before Deployment
- Unit Testing Pulumi and CDK Projects
- Integration Testing with Real Cloud Accounts
- Using Terratest for Automated Infrastructure Testing
- Writing Test Cases in Go and Python
- Testing Across Multiple Cloud Environments
- Checking Network Connectivity and Port Accessibility
- Verifying Security Group and IAM Permissions
- Performance Testing with Load-Injected Deployments
- Detecting Drift with Automated Post-Deploy Checks
- Creating Reusable Test Blueprints
- Generating Quality Reports for Stakeholders
Module 10: Advanced Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Patterns - Designing for Multi-Cloud Resilience
- Unified Naming and Tagging Across Providers
- Managing Provider Authentication at Scale
- Creating Abstraction Layers for Cloud-Agnostic Infrastructure
- Using Terragrunt to Manage Terraform at Scale
- Managing DRY Configurations Across Environments
- Handling Provider-Specific Features with Modules
- Automating Failover Between Cloud Regions
- Hybrid Cloud Design: Integrating On-Prem with Cloud
- Using VPNs and Direct Connect Alternatives
- Deploying Kubernetes Clusters Across Environments
- Replicating State and Policies Consistently
- Monitoring Cross-Cloud Resource Health
- Cost Optimisation Strategies in Multi-Cloud
- Vendor Lock-in Mitigation Patterns
Module 11: Real-World Projects and Hands-On Challenges - Project 1: Automate a 3-Tier Web Application on AWS
- Project 2: Deploy a Secure Azure Landing Zone
- Project 3: Build a GCP Data Lake with Access Controls
- Project 4: Multi-Region, High-Availability WordPress Stack
- Project 5: Self-Service Development Environment Platform
- Challenge 1: Fix a Drifted Production Environment
- Challenge 2: Refactor Monolithic IaC into Modules
- Challenge 3: Secure a Leaky Configuration with Policy
- Challenge 4: Reduce Deployment Time by 75%
- Challenge 5: Pass a Mock Compliance Audit
- Automating Certificate Management with ACME
- Setting Up Domain Routing and DNS Automation
- Creating Canary Deployments with Blue-Green Switching
- Automating Backup and Disaster Recovery Plans
- Generating Documentation Automatically from Code
Module 12: Career Advancement and Certification Preparation - How to Showcase IaC Skills on Your Resume and LinkedIn
- Building a Professional Portfolio with Real Projects
- Using the Certificate of Completion to Open New Roles
- Preparing for DevOps and Cloud Architect Interviews
- Answering Common IaC Interview Questions
- Demonstrating ROI to Hiring Managers
- Negotiating Higher Compensation with IaC Expertise
- Contributing to Open Source IaC Projects
- Becoming a Trusted Advisor in Your Organisation
- Presenting IaC Roadmaps to Leadership
- Running Internal IaC Training Sessions
- Leading IaC Adoption Beyond Your Team
- Understanding the DevOps Certification Landscape
- Mapping This Course to AWS, Azure, and HashiCorp Certs
- Final Assessment: Build an End-to-End Secure Environment
Module 13: Ongoing Mastery and Community Access - How to Stay Updated with Evolving IaC Tools
- Following Official Release Channels and Blogs
- Joining IaC Special Interest Groups and Forums
- Accessing Exclusive Art of Service Alumni Resources
- Monthly Office Hours with Senior Infrastructure Architects
- Downloadable Playbooks, Templates, and Checklists
- SQL and NoSQL Database Provisioning Scripts
- Load Balancer and Auto Scaling Configuration Snippets
- Security Hardening Blueprints for Critical Systems
- Network Architecture Diagrams in PlantUML and Draw.io
- Pre-built CI/CD Pipeline Templates
- Policy Rules for OPA and Sentinel
- Disaster Recovery Runbooks
- Cost Estimation Tools for Planning
- Lifetime Updates: New Modules Added Without Charge
- Setting Up Git Repositories for IaC Projects
- Branching Strategies: Trunk-Based vs Feature Branches
- Code Review Best Practices for Infrastructure
- Integrating IaC into GitHub Actions
- Using GitLab CI for Automated Terraform Pipelines
- Setting Up Pull Request Validation via Plan Generation
- Automated Plan Approval and Policy Checks
- Using Atlantis for Production-Grade CI/CD Workflows
- Configuring Webhooks and Event-Driven Triggers
- Testing Infrastructure in Isolated Environments
- Environment Promotion Strategies: Merge vs Pipeline Triggers
- Monitoring Pipeline Success and Failure Rates
- Creating Idempotent CI Jobs
- Storing Artifacts and Logs for Compliance
- Implementing Manual Approvals for Production
Module 8: Policy as Code and Compliance Automation - Introducing Policy as Code: Benefits Over Manual Checks
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Rego
- Writing Policies for AWS, Azure, and GCP Resource Types
- Validating Resource Configuration Against Standards
- Integrating OPA with Terraform and CI/CD
- Using HashiCorp Sentinel for Governance
- Creating Soft and Hard Mandatory Policies
- Tagging Compliance Requirements into Policies
- Enforcing Security Group and Firewall Rules
- Blocking Public S3 Buckets and Unencrypted Disks
- Implementing Regulatory Standards: HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI
- Writing Policies to Prevent Costly Misconfigurations
- Policy Testing Strategies and Mocking Resources
- Reporting Violations with Actionable Feedback
- Scaling Policy Management Across Multiple Teams
Module 9: Testing, Validation, and Quality Assurance - Why Testing Infrastructure Saves Millions in Outage Costs
- Static Analysis with tflint and checkov
- Configuring Rulesets for Consistency and Security
- Validating Templates Before Deployment
- Unit Testing Pulumi and CDK Projects
- Integration Testing with Real Cloud Accounts
- Using Terratest for Automated Infrastructure Testing
- Writing Test Cases in Go and Python
- Testing Across Multiple Cloud Environments
- Checking Network Connectivity and Port Accessibility
- Verifying Security Group and IAM Permissions
- Performance Testing with Load-Injected Deployments
- Detecting Drift with Automated Post-Deploy Checks
- Creating Reusable Test Blueprints
- Generating Quality Reports for Stakeholders
Module 10: Advanced Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Patterns - Designing for Multi-Cloud Resilience
- Unified Naming and Tagging Across Providers
- Managing Provider Authentication at Scale
- Creating Abstraction Layers for Cloud-Agnostic Infrastructure
- Using Terragrunt to Manage Terraform at Scale
- Managing DRY Configurations Across Environments
- Handling Provider-Specific Features with Modules
- Automating Failover Between Cloud Regions
- Hybrid Cloud Design: Integrating On-Prem with Cloud
- Using VPNs and Direct Connect Alternatives
- Deploying Kubernetes Clusters Across Environments
- Replicating State and Policies Consistently
- Monitoring Cross-Cloud Resource Health
- Cost Optimisation Strategies in Multi-Cloud
- Vendor Lock-in Mitigation Patterns
Module 11: Real-World Projects and Hands-On Challenges - Project 1: Automate a 3-Tier Web Application on AWS
- Project 2: Deploy a Secure Azure Landing Zone
- Project 3: Build a GCP Data Lake with Access Controls
- Project 4: Multi-Region, High-Availability WordPress Stack
- Project 5: Self-Service Development Environment Platform
- Challenge 1: Fix a Drifted Production Environment
- Challenge 2: Refactor Monolithic IaC into Modules
- Challenge 3: Secure a Leaky Configuration with Policy
- Challenge 4: Reduce Deployment Time by 75%
- Challenge 5: Pass a Mock Compliance Audit
- Automating Certificate Management with ACME
- Setting Up Domain Routing and DNS Automation
- Creating Canary Deployments with Blue-Green Switching
- Automating Backup and Disaster Recovery Plans
- Generating Documentation Automatically from Code
Module 12: Career Advancement and Certification Preparation - How to Showcase IaC Skills on Your Resume and LinkedIn
- Building a Professional Portfolio with Real Projects
- Using the Certificate of Completion to Open New Roles
- Preparing for DevOps and Cloud Architect Interviews
- Answering Common IaC Interview Questions
- Demonstrating ROI to Hiring Managers
- Negotiating Higher Compensation with IaC Expertise
- Contributing to Open Source IaC Projects
- Becoming a Trusted Advisor in Your Organisation
- Presenting IaC Roadmaps to Leadership
- Running Internal IaC Training Sessions
- Leading IaC Adoption Beyond Your Team
- Understanding the DevOps Certification Landscape
- Mapping This Course to AWS, Azure, and HashiCorp Certs
- Final Assessment: Build an End-to-End Secure Environment
Module 13: Ongoing Mastery and Community Access - How to Stay Updated with Evolving IaC Tools
- Following Official Release Channels and Blogs
- Joining IaC Special Interest Groups and Forums
- Accessing Exclusive Art of Service Alumni Resources
- Monthly Office Hours with Senior Infrastructure Architects
- Downloadable Playbooks, Templates, and Checklists
- SQL and NoSQL Database Provisioning Scripts
- Load Balancer and Auto Scaling Configuration Snippets
- Security Hardening Blueprints for Critical Systems
- Network Architecture Diagrams in PlantUML and Draw.io
- Pre-built CI/CD Pipeline Templates
- Policy Rules for OPA and Sentinel
- Disaster Recovery Runbooks
- Cost Estimation Tools for Planning
- Lifetime Updates: New Modules Added Without Charge
- Why Testing Infrastructure Saves Millions in Outage Costs
- Static Analysis with tflint and checkov
- Configuring Rulesets for Consistency and Security
- Validating Templates Before Deployment
- Unit Testing Pulumi and CDK Projects
- Integration Testing with Real Cloud Accounts
- Using Terratest for Automated Infrastructure Testing
- Writing Test Cases in Go and Python
- Testing Across Multiple Cloud Environments
- Checking Network Connectivity and Port Accessibility
- Verifying Security Group and IAM Permissions
- Performance Testing with Load-Injected Deployments
- Detecting Drift with Automated Post-Deploy Checks
- Creating Reusable Test Blueprints
- Generating Quality Reports for Stakeholders
Module 10: Advanced Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Patterns - Designing for Multi-Cloud Resilience
- Unified Naming and Tagging Across Providers
- Managing Provider Authentication at Scale
- Creating Abstraction Layers for Cloud-Agnostic Infrastructure
- Using Terragrunt to Manage Terraform at Scale
- Managing DRY Configurations Across Environments
- Handling Provider-Specific Features with Modules
- Automating Failover Between Cloud Regions
- Hybrid Cloud Design: Integrating On-Prem with Cloud
- Using VPNs and Direct Connect Alternatives
- Deploying Kubernetes Clusters Across Environments
- Replicating State and Policies Consistently
- Monitoring Cross-Cloud Resource Health
- Cost Optimisation Strategies in Multi-Cloud
- Vendor Lock-in Mitigation Patterns
Module 11: Real-World Projects and Hands-On Challenges - Project 1: Automate a 3-Tier Web Application on AWS
- Project 2: Deploy a Secure Azure Landing Zone
- Project 3: Build a GCP Data Lake with Access Controls
- Project 4: Multi-Region, High-Availability WordPress Stack
- Project 5: Self-Service Development Environment Platform
- Challenge 1: Fix a Drifted Production Environment
- Challenge 2: Refactor Monolithic IaC into Modules
- Challenge 3: Secure a Leaky Configuration with Policy
- Challenge 4: Reduce Deployment Time by 75%
- Challenge 5: Pass a Mock Compliance Audit
- Automating Certificate Management with ACME
- Setting Up Domain Routing and DNS Automation
- Creating Canary Deployments with Blue-Green Switching
- Automating Backup and Disaster Recovery Plans
- Generating Documentation Automatically from Code
Module 12: Career Advancement and Certification Preparation - How to Showcase IaC Skills on Your Resume and LinkedIn
- Building a Professional Portfolio with Real Projects
- Using the Certificate of Completion to Open New Roles
- Preparing for DevOps and Cloud Architect Interviews
- Answering Common IaC Interview Questions
- Demonstrating ROI to Hiring Managers
- Negotiating Higher Compensation with IaC Expertise
- Contributing to Open Source IaC Projects
- Becoming a Trusted Advisor in Your Organisation
- Presenting IaC Roadmaps to Leadership
- Running Internal IaC Training Sessions
- Leading IaC Adoption Beyond Your Team
- Understanding the DevOps Certification Landscape
- Mapping This Course to AWS, Azure, and HashiCorp Certs
- Final Assessment: Build an End-to-End Secure Environment
Module 13: Ongoing Mastery and Community Access - How to Stay Updated with Evolving IaC Tools
- Following Official Release Channels and Blogs
- Joining IaC Special Interest Groups and Forums
- Accessing Exclusive Art of Service Alumni Resources
- Monthly Office Hours with Senior Infrastructure Architects
- Downloadable Playbooks, Templates, and Checklists
- SQL and NoSQL Database Provisioning Scripts
- Load Balancer and Auto Scaling Configuration Snippets
- Security Hardening Blueprints for Critical Systems
- Network Architecture Diagrams in PlantUML and Draw.io
- Pre-built CI/CD Pipeline Templates
- Policy Rules for OPA and Sentinel
- Disaster Recovery Runbooks
- Cost Estimation Tools for Planning
- Lifetime Updates: New Modules Added Without Charge
- Project 1: Automate a 3-Tier Web Application on AWS
- Project 2: Deploy a Secure Azure Landing Zone
- Project 3: Build a GCP Data Lake with Access Controls
- Project 4: Multi-Region, High-Availability WordPress Stack
- Project 5: Self-Service Development Environment Platform
- Challenge 1: Fix a Drifted Production Environment
- Challenge 2: Refactor Monolithic IaC into Modules
- Challenge 3: Secure a Leaky Configuration with Policy
- Challenge 4: Reduce Deployment Time by 75%
- Challenge 5: Pass a Mock Compliance Audit
- Automating Certificate Management with ACME
- Setting Up Domain Routing and DNS Automation
- Creating Canary Deployments with Blue-Green Switching
- Automating Backup and Disaster Recovery Plans
- Generating Documentation Automatically from Code
Module 12: Career Advancement and Certification Preparation - How to Showcase IaC Skills on Your Resume and LinkedIn
- Building a Professional Portfolio with Real Projects
- Using the Certificate of Completion to Open New Roles
- Preparing for DevOps and Cloud Architect Interviews
- Answering Common IaC Interview Questions
- Demonstrating ROI to Hiring Managers
- Negotiating Higher Compensation with IaC Expertise
- Contributing to Open Source IaC Projects
- Becoming a Trusted Advisor in Your Organisation
- Presenting IaC Roadmaps to Leadership
- Running Internal IaC Training Sessions
- Leading IaC Adoption Beyond Your Team
- Understanding the DevOps Certification Landscape
- Mapping This Course to AWS, Azure, and HashiCorp Certs
- Final Assessment: Build an End-to-End Secure Environment
Module 13: Ongoing Mastery and Community Access - How to Stay Updated with Evolving IaC Tools
- Following Official Release Channels and Blogs
- Joining IaC Special Interest Groups and Forums
- Accessing Exclusive Art of Service Alumni Resources
- Monthly Office Hours with Senior Infrastructure Architects
- Downloadable Playbooks, Templates, and Checklists
- SQL and NoSQL Database Provisioning Scripts
- Load Balancer and Auto Scaling Configuration Snippets
- Security Hardening Blueprints for Critical Systems
- Network Architecture Diagrams in PlantUML and Draw.io
- Pre-built CI/CD Pipeline Templates
- Policy Rules for OPA and Sentinel
- Disaster Recovery Runbooks
- Cost Estimation Tools for Planning
- Lifetime Updates: New Modules Added Without Charge
- How to Stay Updated with Evolving IaC Tools
- Following Official Release Channels and Blogs
- Joining IaC Special Interest Groups and Forums
- Accessing Exclusive Art of Service Alumni Resources
- Monthly Office Hours with Senior Infrastructure Architects
- Downloadable Playbooks, Templates, and Checklists
- SQL and NoSQL Database Provisioning Scripts
- Load Balancer and Auto Scaling Configuration Snippets
- Security Hardening Blueprints for Critical Systems
- Network Architecture Diagrams in PlantUML and Draw.io
- Pre-built CI/CD Pipeline Templates
- Policy Rules for OPA and Sentinel
- Disaster Recovery Runbooks
- Cost Estimation Tools for Planning
- Lifetime Updates: New Modules Added Without Charge