The Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approach ensures consistent and repeatable deployment of cloud-based IaaS/PaaS services, saving you time while delivering impeccable results. Infrastructure as Code for Beginners is a practical implementation guide that helps you gain a clear understanding of the foundations of Infrastructure as Code and make informed decisions when implementing it.
With this book, you’ll uncover essential IaC concepts, including planning, selecting, and implementing the right tools for your project. With step-by-step explanations and real-world examples, you'll gain a solid understanding of the benefits of IaC and the scope of application in your projects. You'll learn about the pros, cons, and best practices of different IaC tools such as Terraform and Ansible, and their use at different stages of the deployment process along with GitHub Actions. Using these tools, you'll be able to design, deploy, and secure your infrastructure on two major cloud platforms, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. In addition, you'll explore other IaC tools such as Pulumi, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Bicep.
By the end of this book, you’ll be well equipped to approach your IaC projects confidently.
publication date
2023-05-31
what you will learn
Determine the right time to implement Infrastructure as Code for your workload
Select the appropriate approach for Infrastructure-as-Code deployment
Get hands-on experience with Ansible and Terraform and understand their use cases
Plan and deploy a workload to Azure and AWS clouds using Infrastructure as Code
Leverage CI/CD in the cloud to deploy your infrastructure using your code
Discover troubleshooting tips and tricks to avoid pitfalls during deployment
key features
Employ effective strategies and approach IaC projects efficiently by diving deep into its fundamentals * Understand the working of Terraform and Ansible and integrate them into your CI/CD workflows * Work with real-world examples of IaC across multiple cloud providers (Azure & AWS)
approach
Complete with hands-on tutorials and projects, this easy-to-follow guide will teach you how to approach your own Infrastructure as Code projects, from the basic concepts through to testing, deployment, and finally, integrating Infrastructure as Code into your projects.
audience
This book is for cloud engineers, software developers, or system administrators responsible for deploying resources to host applications. Ideal for both beginners and experienced professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge. Experience in manually deploying resources for applications in public clouds such as AWS or Microsoft Azure is a must. A basic understanding of programming or scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc. as well as familiarity with version control systems like Git, is a prerequisite.
short description
Infrastructure as Code for Beginners is an essential resource that helps you discover how IaC enables consistent and repeatable deployment and management of IaaS and PaaS services. It guides you through tool selection, implementation, and deployment on two cloud platforms and explores the pros and cons of different approaches.
subtitle
Deploy and manage your cloud-based services with Terraform and Ansible
keywords
Ansible book, Ansible for devops, Ansible for dummies, Ansible up and running, Ansible cookbook, Infrastructure as code patterns and practices
Product ISBN
9781837631636
