HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional

Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional Course Curriculum

Manage Resource Lifecycle:

• Initialize configurations using terraform init and its options.
• Generate execution plans with terraform plan.
• Apply configuration changes via terraform apply.
• Destroy resources using terraform destroy.
• Manage resource state, including importing existing resources and addressing resource drift.

Develop Dynamic Terraform Configurations:

• Utilize variables, data sources, and functions to create flexible configurations.
• Implement modules to promote reusability and maintainability.
• Handle dependencies and resource relationships effectively.
• Incorporate provisioners and connection blocks appropriately.

Establish Collaborative Workflows:

• Manage Terraform binaries, providers, and modules using version constraints.
• Implement remote state management to facilitate team collaboration.
• Apply best practices for state locking and backend configurations.
• Integrate Terraform with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines.

Develop and Maintain Modules:

• Design modules that are reusable, composable, and adhere to best practices.
• Publish and version modules for internal and external consumption.
• Utilize module repositories and registries effectively.

Configure Providers:

• Set up and customize provider configurations for various platforms.
• Manage provider versions and dependencies.
• Handle multiple provider instances and aliases.

(Optional) Integrate with HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP):

• Understand the benefits and features of HCP Terraform.
• Integrate Terraform workflows with HCP services.