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= "t2.micro"}d) State FileTerraform keeps track of resources using a state file (terraform.tfstate), which helps manage infrastructure changes.3. Writing Your First Terraform ConfigurationCreate a new directory and a Terraform configuration file:mkdir terraform-demo && cd terraform-demonano main.tfAdd the following code to main.tf to create an AWS EC2 instance:provider "aws" { region = "us-east-1"}resource "aws_instance" "my_instance" { ami = "ami-0abcdef1234567890" instance_type = "t2.micro"}4. Initializing TerraformRun the following command to initialize Terraform and download necessary provider plugins:terraform init5. Planning & Applying ChangesCheck what Terraform will create:terraform planApply the configuration to deploy resources:terraform apply6. Destroying ResourcesTo clean up, destroy the created infrastructure:terraform destroyBest Practices for Learning Terraform1. Start with Small Projects: Begin with simple configurations like creating virtual machines before progressing to complex infrastructure setups.2. Use Terraform Modules: Modules allow you to reuse and organize Terraform configurations efficiently. 3. Leverage Remote State: Store Terraform state remotely (e.g., AWS S3, Terraform Cloud) to enable collaboration. 4. Follow Terraform Documentation: Terraform has detailed official documentation at Terraform Docs. 5. Experiment with Terraform Cloud: Terraform Cloud offers features like remote execution, team collaboration, and state management.Advanced Terraform TopicsOnce you master the basics, explore these advanced topics: Terraform Modules for reusable configurations. Terraform Workspaces for managing multiple environments. Terraform State Management to track changes. CI/CD Integration using Terraform with GitHub Actions or Jenkins.ConclusionTerraform is an essential tool for modern DevOps and cloud automation. By learning Terraform, you gain the ability to deploy, manage, and scale cloud resources efficiently. Start with the basics, practice writing configurations, and explore advanced concepts to become a Terraform expert. --> --> --> -->-->-->

True role_based_access_control_enabled = true secret_rotation_enabled = true sku_tier = "Standard" storage_profile_blob_driver_enabled = true storage_profile_enabled = true temporary_name_for_rotation = "a${random_string.aks_temporary_name_for_rotation.result}" vnet_subnet_id = azurerm_subnet.aks.id rbac_aad_admin_group_object_ids = [azuread_group.aks_admins.object_id] agents_labels = { "Agent" : "agentLabel" } agents_tags = { "Agent" : "agentTag" } depends_on = [ azurerm_subnet.aks, ]}The provided GitHub Action workflow automates the deployment of an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster using Terraform. This workflow is triggered on two conditions: when changes are pushed to the main branch within the terraform directory, or manually through a workflow dispatch event. The manual trigger allows users to specify the desired Terraform operation (plan, apply, or destroy) through an input parameter. This flexibility enables users to review changes, apply the infrastructure configuration, or tear it down as needed.The workflow defines a single job named 'Terraform' that runs on the latest Ubuntu environment. It sets up necessary environment variables using secrets for secure authentication with Azure. The steps include checking out the repository, setting up the specified version of Terraform, and initializing Terraform with backend configuration sourced from environment variables. The workflow then validates the Terraform configuration to ensure correctness. Depending on the trigger, it proceeds to execute the appropriate Terraform command: plan to review the changes, apply to deploy the infrastructure, or destroy to remove it. This automation streamlines the management of the AKS cluster, ensuring consistent and reproducible deployments.on: push: branches: [main] paths: - 'terraform/**' workflow_dispatch: inputs: terraform_operation: description: "Terraform operation: plan, apply, destroy" required: true default: "plan" type: choice options: - plan - apply - destroyname: Deploy AKS Clusterjobs: terraform: name: 'Terraform' runs-on: ubuntu-latest env: ARM_CLIENT_ID: ${{ secrets.ARM_CLIENT_ID }} ARM_CLIENT_SECRET: ${{ secrets.ARM_CLIENT_SECRET }} ARM_SUBSCRIPTION_ID: ${{ secrets.ARM_SUBSCRIPTION_ID }} ARM_TENANT_ID: ${{ secrets.ARM_TENANT_ID }} GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GH_TOKEN }} TF_VERSION: 1.6.1 defaults: run: shell: bash working-directory: ./terraform steps: - name: Checkout uses: actions/checkout@v4 - name: Setup Terraform uses: hashicorp/setup-terraform@v3 with: terraform_version: ${{ env.TF_VERSION }} - name: Terraform Init id: init run: | set -a source ../.env.backend terraform init \ -backend-config="resource_group_name=$TF_VAR_state_resource_group_name" \ -backend-config="storage_account_name=$TF_VAR_state_storage_account_name" - name: Terraform Validate id: validate run: terraform validate -no-color - name: Terraform Plan id: plan run: terraform plan -no-color if: "${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && github.event.inputs.terraform_operation == 'plan' || github.event_name == 'push' }}" - name: Terraform Apply id: apply run: terraform apply -auto-approve if: "${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && github.event.inputs.terraform_operation == 'apply' }}" - name: Terraform Destroy id: destroy run: terraform destroy --auto-approve if: "${{ github.event.inputs.terraform_operation == 'destroy' }}"The provided Terraform code defines resources for

Install the OCI Terraform provider.To use the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Terraform provider, you must install both Terraform and the OCI Terraform provider. You can directly download Terraform and the OCI Terraform provider from HashiCorp. Government Cloud customers: follow the installation and configuration steps in Enabling FIPS Compatibility.After downloading and installing, you must configure the Terraform provider so that Terraform can interact with OCI resources.Prerequisites for Installing and Using the ProviderAn Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) account that has the required user credentials to execute a Terraform plan.A user in that account.Required keys and OCI IDs (OCIDs). For guidance, see Required Keys and OCIDs.The correct Terraform binary file for your OS. We recommend using Terraform version 0.12.20 or greater.Installing from HashiCorpTerraform and the OCI Terraform provider can be downloaded directly from HashiCorp.Download and Install TerraformTerraform is available for direct download from the HashiCorp download page. Ensure that you download the correct binary file for your system.Download and Install the ProviderTo use the latest version of the OCI Terraform provider, run terraform init from the directory that contains a configuration file with the provider "oci" { ... configuration block. The provider is automatically downloaded. Terraform configurations also allow you to specify a particular version of the OCI Terraform provider.You can also download the Terraform provider directly to a location of your choice.Test the Terraform InstallationOpen a terminal window and run the following command to test your installation:

Policies for cloud storage, using private repositories for version control, and restricting access to your Terraform configurations.For example, you can use AWS IAM policies to control access to your S3 bucket:{ "Version": "2012-10-17", "Statement": [ { "Effect": "Allow", "Action": "s3:ListBucket", "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::my-terraform-state" }, { "Effect": "Allow", "Action": [ "s3:GetObject", "s3:PutObject" ], "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::my-terraform-state/path/to/my/key" } ]}8. Automate State Management with CI/CDIntegrating Terraform state management into your CI/CD pipelines can automate many of the best practices we've discussed. This includes running Terraform plans and applies, backing up state files, and enforcing access controls.For example, you can use GitHub Actions to automate Terraform workflows. Here's a simple example of a GitHub Actions workflow that runs Terraform plan and apply:name: Terraformon: [push]jobs: terraform: runs-on: ubuntu-latest steps: - uses: actions/checkout@v2 - name: Setup Terraform uses: hashicorp/setup-terraform@v1 with: terraform_version: 1.0.0 - name: Terraform Init run: terraform init - name: Terraform Plan run: terraform plan - name: Terraform Apply run: terraform apply -auto-approve9. Monitor and Audit State ChangesRegularly monitoring and auditing changes to your state files can help you catch issues early and ensure compliance with your organization's policies. You can use tools like Terraform Cloud's audit logging or custom scripts to monitor state changes.For example, you can use AWS CloudTrail to monitor changes to your S3 bucket:{ "Version": "2012-10-17", "Statement": [ { "Effect": "Allow", "Action": [ "cloudtrail:LookupEvents" ], "Resource": "*" } ]}10. Document Your State Management PoliciesFinally, it's important to document your state management policies and procedures. This ensures that everyone on your team understands how

Each HCP Terraform workspace has an assigned Terraform version that it usesfor all remote operations in the workspace. Configuring the Terraform versionensures consistent behavior across runs, making it easy to collaborate oninfrastructure management. When you decide to upgrade Terraform, HCP Terraformprovides workflows that allow you to verify the change safely. In this tutorial, you will update an HCP Terraform-managed configuration fromTerraform 0.12 to 0.13, using HCP Terraform’s speculative plan to validatethe upgrade and the empty apply run to upgrade the state version. The tutorial assumes that you are familiar with the Terraform and HCPTerraform workflows. If you are new to Terraform itself, refer first to the GettingStarted tutorials. If you are new toHCP Terraform, refer to the Get Started - HCP Terraformtutorials.To complete this tutorial, you will need:An HCP Terraform account.An AWS accountFork the example repository for thistutorial. You will connect this repository to an HCP Terraform workspace.The example configuration deploys a web application on AWS. However,this configuration uses an old version of Terraform. You will update it to usea more recent version of Terraform.Create a new workspace:Log in to your HCP Terraform organization.Navigate to the Workspaces page.Click the New dropdown and select Workspace.Select your organization's Default Project and create the workspace.Configure your workspace:Choose "Version control workflow".For the version control provider, choose "GitHub". If this is the first timeyou have configured a workspace with GitHub, HCP Terraform will prompt you toauthenticate with your GitHub account.Select the learn-terraform-versions repository you forked earlier.Leave the workspace name as-is.Expand the Advanced options menu and make sure that HCP Terraform enabled Automatic speculative plans.Create your workspace.Click Continue to workspace overview to navigate to your workspace.The configuration in your forked repository uses a version constraint to ensure that operators use Terraform 0.12 for any Terraform runs. However, your HCP Terraform workspace is configured to use the