Cloud Automation with Ansible and Terraform

Automating Cloud Infrastructure for Scalability, Efficiency, and Reliability

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MODE
Virtual (Google Meet)

TYPE
Mentor Based

LEVEL
Moderate

DURATION
3 Weeks

About

The Cloud Automation with Ansible and Terraform program provides an in-depth understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management tools to streamline cloud operations. Participants will learn to use Terraform for cloud resource provisioning and Ansible for configuration management, allowing them to automate workflows across cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. This hands-on training enables IT professionals to optimize cloud infrastructure deployment and reduce manual intervention in cloud operations.

Aim

To equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills to automate cloud infrastructure deployment, configuration, and management using Ansible and Terraform, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency in cloud environments.

Program Objectives

To introduce participants to the fundamentals of cloud automation and Infrastructure as Code.
To provide hands-on experience with Terraform for cloud provisioning.
To train participants in Ansible for configuration management and automation.
To explore best practices for securing and optimizing automated cloud environments.
To prepare participants for career opportunities in cloud automation and DevOps.

Program Structure

Week 1: Introduction to Cloud Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Module 1: Fundamentals of Cloud Automation

What is Cloud Automation?
- Benefits of automating cloud infrastructure.
- Key automation tools: Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi.
Understanding Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Differences between declarative and imperative approaches.
- Benefits of IaC for scalability, consistency, and cost efficiency.
Overview of Cloud Platforms for Automation
- AWS, Azure, Google Cloud – infrastructure automation capabilities.
- How Terraform and Ansible complement each other.

Hands-On Lab:

Setting up a cloud automation environment with Terraform and Ansible.

Week 2: Terraform for Cloud Infrastructure Provisioning

Module 2: Getting Started with Terraform

Introduction to Terraform
- Terraform workflow: Initialization, planning, applying, and destroying.
- Terraform configuration files (.tf), providers, and resources.
Terraform State Management
- Terraform state files (terraform.tfstate).
- Remote state storage and locking mechanisms.
Modules and Reusability
- Creating reusable Terraform modules for modular automation.
- Version control and best practices for Terraform scripts.

Hands-On Lab:

Deploying an AWS/Azure/GCP virtual machine using Terraform.
Implementing Terraform modules for scalable infrastructure.

Module 3: Advanced Terraform Concepts

Managing Multi-Cloud Deployments with Terraform
- Writing provider configurations for AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Cross-cloud networking and integrations.
Terraform with CI/CD Pipelines
- Automating Terraform deployments using GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
- Best practices for Terraform security and compliance.

Hands-On Lab:

Implementing an automated Terraform workflow in a CI/CD pipeline.

Week 3: Ansible for Cloud Configuration Management and Automation

Module 4: Introduction to Ansible for Cloud Automation

What is Ansible?
- Differences between Ansible and Terraform (configuration vs provisioning).
- Understanding Ansible playbooks, roles, and inventory.
Ansible Playbooks and Modules
- Writing YAML-based playbooks for cloud automation.
- Using cloud-specific modules: AWS (ec2), Azure (azurerm), GCP (gcp_compute).

Hands-On Lab:

Writing an Ansible playbook to configure a cloud-based Linux server.

Module 5: Automating Cloud Workflows with Ansible and Terraform

Using Ansible and Terraform Together
- Best practices for combining Terraform for provisioning and Ansible for configuration.
- Running Ansible playbooks as part of Terraform automation workflows.
Security and Compliance in Automated Deployments
- Implementing security best practices in Terraform and Ansible.
- Managing credentials with HashiCorp Vault and AWS Secrets Manager.

Hands-On Lab:

Deploying a cloud environment with Terraform and configuring it with Ansible.

Participant’s Eligibility

DevOps engineers and system administrators
Cloud architects and infrastructure engineers
IT professionals managing cloud environments
Developers interested in Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Program Outcomes

Proficiency in using Terraform and Ansible for cloud automation
Hands-on experience in automating cloud infrastructure deployment and configuration
Understanding of best practices for security, compliance, and scalability in cloud automation
Ability to integrate Terraform and Ansible into DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines
Preparedness for industry roles in cloud automation and DevOps engineering

Fee Structure

Standard Fee: INR ~~16,998~~ USD ~~224~~

Discounted Fee: INR 8,499 USD 112

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