Python And Terraform Infrastructure As Code Standards And Practices

How this book is organized: A roadmap I organized this book into three sections with 13 chapters. Part 1 introduces IaC and how you, as an individual, write it. • Chapter 1 defines IaC and its benefits and principles. The chapter explains that the book has examples in Python, run by HashiCorp Terraform, and deployed to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). I also discuss the tools and use cases you’ll encounter in your IaC journey. • Chapter 2 dives into the principle of immutability and how you can migrate existing infrastructure resources to IaC. It also covers the practices of writing clean IaC. • Chapter 3 offers a few patterns for dividing and grouping infrastructure resources into modules. Each pattern includes an example and a list of use cases. • Chapter 4 covers how to manage dependencies among infrastructure resources and modules and decouple them with dependency injection and some common patterns. Part 2 describes how to write and collaborate on IaC as a team. • Chapter 5 organizes the practices and considerations for expressing IaC in different repository structures and sharing it across your team. • Chapter 6 provides an infrastructure testing strategy. It describes each type of test and how to write them for IaC. • Chapter 7 applies continuous delivery to IaC. It covers a high-level view of branching models and how your team can use them to change infrastructure. • Chapter 8 provides techniques to build secure and compliant IaC, including testing and tagging. Part 3 covers how to manage IaC across your company. • Chapter 9 applies immutability to infrastructure changes, including an example for blue-green deployments. • Chapter 10 refactors a large body of IaC to improve its maintainability and mitigate the blast radius of failed changes to one codebase. • Chapter 11 describes reverting IaC and rolling forward changes to the system. • Chapter 12 addresses the use of IaC to manage cloud computing costs. It includes an example for cost estimation of IaC. • Chapter 13 completes the book with practices to manage and update IaC tools. You will find that many concepts build on each other throughout the book, and it may help to read the chapters in order if you have not previously practiced IaC. Otherwise, you can choose the sections that best apply to the challenges you face in your IaC practice.

Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate, test, and streamline infrastructure for business-critical systems. In Infrastructure as Code, Patterns and Practices you will learn how to: Optimize infrastructure for modularity and isolate dependencies Test infrastructure configuration Mitigate, troubleshoot, and isolate failed infrastructure changes Collaborate across teams on infrastructure development Update infrastructure with minimal downtime using blue-green deployments Scale infrastructure systems supporting multiple business units Use patterns for provisioning tools, configuration management, and image building Deliver secure infrastructure configuration to production Infrastructure as Code, Patterns and Practices teaches you to automate infrastructure by applying changes in a codified manner. You’ll learn how to create, test, and deploy infrastructure components in a way that’s easy to scale and share across an entire organization. The book is full of flexible automation techniques that work whether you’re managing your personal projects or making live network changes across a large enterprise. A system administrator or infrastructure engineer will learn essential software development practices for managing IaC, while developers will benefit from in-depth coverage of assembling infrastructure as part of DevOps culture. While the patterns and techniques are tool agnostic, you’ll appreciate the easy-to-follow examples in Python and Terraform. About the technology Infrastructure as Code is a set of practices and processes for provisioning and maintaining infrastructure using scripts, configuration, or programming languages. With IaC in place, it’s easy to test components, implement features, and scale with minimal downtime. Best of all, since IaC follows good development practices, you can make system-wide changes with just a few code commits! About the book Infrastructure as Code, Patterns and Practices teaches flexible techniques for building resilient, scalable infrastructure, including structuring and sharing modules, migrating legacy systems, and more. Learn to build networks, load balancers, and firewalls using Python and Terraform, and confidently update infrastructure while your software is running. You’ll appreciate the expert advice on team collaboration strategies to avoid instability, improve security, and manage costs. What's inside Optimize infrastructure for modularity and isolate dependencies Mitigate, troubleshoot, and isolate failed infrastructure changes Update infrastructure with minimal downtime using blue-green deployments Use patterns for provisioning tools, configuration management, and image building About the reader For infrastructure or software engineers familiar with Python, provisioning tools, and public cloud providers. About the author Rosemary Wang is an educator, contributor, writer, and speaker. She has worked on many infrastructure as code projects, and open source tools such as Terraform, Vault, and Kubernetes. Table of Contents PART 1 FIRST STEPS 1 Introducing infrastructure as code 2 Writing infrastructure as code 3 Patterns for infrastructure modules 4 Patterns for infrastructure dependencies PART 2 SCALING WITH YOUR TEAM 5 Structuring and sharing modules 6 Testing 7 Continuous delivery and branching models 8 Security and compliance PART 3 MANAGING PRODUCTION COMPLEXITY 9 Making changes 10 Refactoring 11 Fixing failures 12 Cost of cloud computing 13 Managing tools

Master Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and streamline your DevOps workflows using Terraform and Ansible Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format 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) Book Description 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. 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 Who this book is for 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.

Terraform has become a key player in the DevOps world for defining, launching, and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) across a variety of cloud and virtualization platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and more. This hands-on second edition, expanded and thoroughly updated for Terraform version 0.12 and beyond, shows you the fastest way to get up and running. Gruntwork cofounder Yevgeniy (Jim) Brikman walks you through code examples that demonstrate Terraform’s simple, declarative programming language for deploying and managing infrastructure with a few commands. Veteran sysadmins, DevOps engineers, and novice developers will quickly go from Terraform basics to running a full stack that can support a massive amount of traffic and a large team of developers. Explore changes from Terraform 0.9 through 0.12, including backends, workspaces, and first-class expressions Learn how to write production-grade Terraform modules Dive into manual and automated testing for Terraform code Compare Terraform to Chef, Puppet, Ansible, CloudFormation, and Salt Stack Deploy server clusters, load balancers, and databases Use Terraform to manage the state of your infrastructure Create reusable infrastructure with Terraform modules Use advanced Terraform syntax to achieve zero-downtime deployment

"Terraform for Developers" provides a comprehensive guide to mastering infrastructure as code with Terraform, intended for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The book starts by introducing foundational Terraform concepts like its architecture, setup on various cloud platforms, and the syntax of its configuration language HCL. This grounds the reader in core skills needed to author infrastructure code. It then explores the full lifecycle of a Terraform project from state management, provisioning, networking, troubleshooting errors, and testing practices. Each phase is explained through practical examples relevant to real-world usage. Advanced skills like performance optimization, CI/CD integration, and modules are covered to take the reader from basic to expert. The book finishes with sophisticated use cases like Kubernetes infrastructure automation and secrets management with HashiCorp Vault with elementary level demonstrations. The end result is a 360-degree education in Terraform - from installation to advanced usage across public clouds. Readers gain both theoretical foundations and hands-on skills transferred through practical examples. The book takes a holistic approach that equips practitioners to leverage Terraform in production environments. [Note: Readers are advised not to misguide this book as a mastering book but does covers every possible task Terraform can perform.] Key Learnings Comprehensive introduction to Terraform's architecture, syntax, and semantics. Practical examples to understand Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concept. Detailed guidance on setting up Terraform in diverse environments. Exploring Terraform's lifecycle, from initialization to resource destruction. Insightful exploration of error management and troubleshooting techniques. In-depth discussion on network management using Terraform for real-world scenarios. Advanced topics coverage like Kubernetes resources and dynamic secrets. Detailed explanation of Terraform's integration with CI/CD pipelines. Extensive study of Terraform testing, including unit, integration, and compliance tests. Knowledge on module creation and version control for efficient code reuse. Table of Content Introduction to Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Getting Started with Terraform Essentials of Terraform Configuration Language (HCL) Terraform Modules and Reusable Infrastructure Terraform State Management Provisioners and Provisioning Resources Working with Secrets Administering Networks with Terraform Advanced Topics in Terraform Administering Terraform As Expert Audience This book is designed for software professionals, system administrators, DevOps engineers, and cloud architects who aim to master Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. Basic knowledge of cloud computing and some experience with coding will aid in comprehending the book's content.

Enhance DevOps workflows by integrating the functionalities of Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Argo CD, Ansible, Terraform, Istio, and more with the help of practical examples and expert tips Key Features Explore containers as a service (CaaS) and infrastructure automation in the public cloud Secure and ship software continuously to production with DevOps, GitOps, SecOps, and automation Operate distributed and scalable microservices apps in the cloud with a modern service mesh Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionDevOps and the cloud have changed how we look at software development and operations like never before, leading to the rapid growth of various DevOps tools, techniques, and practices. This updated edition helps you pick up the right tools by providing you with everything you need to get started with your DevOps journey. The book begins by introducing you to modern cloud-native architecture, and then teaches you about the architectural concepts needed to implement the modern way of application development. The next set of chapters helps you get familiarized with Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, Packer, and other similar tools to enable you to build a base. As you advance, you’ll explore the core elements of cloud integration—AWS ECS, GKE, and other CaaS services. The chapters also discuss GitOps, continuous integration, and continuous delivery—GitHub actions, Jenkins, and Argo CD—to help you understand the essence of modern app delivery. Later, you’ll operate your container app in production using a service mesh and apply AI in DevOps. Throughout the book, you’ll discover best practices for automating and managing your development lifecycle, infrastructure, containers, and more. By the end of this DevOps book, you'll be well-equipped to develop and operate applications using modern tools and techniques.What you will learn Explore modern DevOps practices with Git and GitOps Master container fundamentals with Docker and Kubernetes Become well versed in AWS ECS, Google Cloud Run, and Knative Discover how to efficiently build and manage secure Docker images Understand continuous integration with Jenkins on Kubernetes and GitHub Actions Get to grips with using Argo CD for continuous deployment and delivery Manage immutable infrastructure on the cloud with Packer, Terraform, and Ansible Operate container applications in production using Istio and learn about AI in DevOps Who this book is for If you are a software engineer, system administrator, or operations engineer looking to step into the world of DevOps within public cloud platforms, this book is for you. Existing DevOps engineers will also find this book helpful as it covers best practices, tips, and tricks for implementing DevOps with a cloud-native mindset. Although no containerization experience is necessary, a basic understanding of the software development life cycle and delivery will help you get the most out of this book.

Get to grips with application security, secure coding, and DevSecOps practices to implement in your development pipeline Key Features Understand security posture management to maintain a resilient operational environment Master DevOps security and blend it with software engineering to create robust security protocols Adopt the left-shift approach to integrate early-stage security in DevSecOps Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionDevSecOps is built on the idea that everyone is responsible for security, with the goal of safely distributing security decisions at speed and scale to those who hold the highest level of context. This practice of integrating security into every stage of the development process helps improve both the security and overall quality of the software. This book will help you get to grips with DevSecOps and show you how to implement it, starting with a brief introduction to DevOps, DevSecOps, and their underlying principles. After understanding the principles, you'll dig deeper into different topics concerning application security and secure coding before learning about the secure development lifecycle and how to perform threat modeling properly. You’ll also explore a range of tools available for these tasks, as well as best practices for developing secure code and embedding security and policy into your application. Finally, you'll look at automation and infrastructure security with a focus on continuous security testing, infrastructure as code (IaC), protecting DevOps tools, and learning about the software supply chain. By the end of this book, you’ll know how to apply application security, safe coding, and DevSecOps practices in your development pipeline to create robust security protocols.What you will learn Find out how DevSecOps unifies security and DevOps, bridging a significant cybersecurity gap Discover how CI/CD pipelines can incorporate security checks for automatic vulnerability detection Understand why threat modeling is indispensable for early vulnerability identification and action Explore chaos engineering tests to monitor how systems perform in chaotic security scenarios Find out how SAST pre-checks code and how DAST finds live-app vulnerabilities during runtime Perform real-time monitoring via observability and its criticality for security management Who this book is for This book is for DevSecOps engineers and application security engineers. Developers, pentesters, and information security analysts will also find plenty of useful information in this book. Prior knowledge of the software development process and programming logic is beneficial, but not required.

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