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Terraform Local Backend Statefile Deep Dive: What’s Actually in the Statefile
July 24, 2022
We'll take a close look at the terraform local backend file that gets created: terraform.tfstate. We'll show what happens when an explicit local backend is configured and the path is moved. Terraform is smart enough to migrate it. You should alway...
3:44
Terraform State: What is the Statefile and Why It’s Needed
July 24, 2022
Terraform state is an essential topic. We'll explain what the statefile is and why Terraform requires it. We'll introduce different backends and provide an high-level overview.
Terraform State Overview Docs
Terraspace State Approach and Thoughts
6:11
Terraform Workspaces: Why They're Not Recommended
July 26, 2022
We'll cover Terraform Workspaces. We'll go through a demo with them. I explain why I generally don't use them. Mainly, because it doesn't isolate the backend from dev and prod. Instead, creating a separate backend with a separate bucket for dev an...
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Terraspace AWS Security Group: Create Tutorial
August 2, 2022
We'll cover how to create an AWS Security Group with Terraform. Though this might seem like a simple example, it's very useful to learn AWS because:
It's quick to create a security group
It's free
It'll be useful for other videos
Links
GitHu...
4:57
Terraform AWS Webserver: Configure EC2 Instance UserData and SSH Debugging
August 2, 2022
We'll show you now to create an AWS EC2 Instance with Terraform and write UserData script that will configure the instance at launch. We're combing knowledge we've learned from in other lessons: creating an instance and security group. And making...
18:12
Terraform AWS Data Sources
August 2, 2022
We'll cover Terraform Data Sources. Particularly two useful examples to help get started: aws_ami and aws_vpc.
Terraform Data Sources Links
https://www.terraform.io/language/data-sources
https://registry.terraform.io/providers/hashicorp/aws/lat...
9:39
Terraform AWS Launch Templates
August 3, 2022
We'll cover how to create an AWS Launch Template with Terraform. This prepares us for later lessons like AutoScaling that use Launch Templates.
Terraform LaunchTemplate Docs:
https://registry.terraform.io/providers/hashicorp/aws/latest/docs/res...
7:39
Terraform AWS AutoScaling with Launch Template
August 3, 2022
We'll show you how to create an AutoScaling Group with a Launch Template with Terraform. This builds upon the Launch Template video. Using Launch Template is recommended by AWS nowadays.
AutoScaling Group and Launch Template Docs
https://regist...
21:07
Terraform AWS AutoScaling with Mixed Instance Types
August 3, 2022
We'll create an AWS AutoScaling Group with Mixed Instance Types. This is one of my favorite stacks because it allows us to mix and match spot and on-demand instances. With spot, we can save 50-90%.
Terraform AutoScaling Docs
https://registry.t...
12:24
Terraform AWS Load Balancer Standalone
August 3, 2022
We'll create an AWS Load Balancer with Terraform. We'll cover all the resource components that's needed:
aws_lb
aws_lb_listener
aws_lb_target_group
aws_security_group
Terraform Load Balancer Docs
https://registry.terraform.io/providers/hashi...
15:24
Terraform AWS AutoScaling and Application Load Balancer
August 3, 2022
We'll create an AWS AutoScaling Group with an Application Load Balancer.
Terraform Load Balancer Docs
https://registry.terraform.io/providers/hashicorp/aws/latest/docs/resources/lb_target_group
https://registry.terraform.io/providers/hashicorp...
18:06
Terraform Import Command: Learn How to Use It
August 3, 2022
We'll cover the terraform import command. The command import existing infrastructure resources into the terraform statefile.
Many folks do not have greenfield projects and that's fine. The terraform import command allows you to take manually crea...
7:58
AWS CloudFormation Intro: CLI Tutorial
August 3, 2022
We'll provide a general introduction with the AWS CloudFormation CLI. This is right up the alley for those who are used to using the CLI.
Links
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/aws-properties-ec2-instance.html#cfn-...
15:27
AWS CloudFormation: Webserver EC2 Instance and Security Group
August 4, 2022
In this video, we'll walk you through a real-world situation where:
You'll download an existing CloudFormation template
Review it
Update and fix it so it works
We'll install apache with UserData and show you how to ssh into the instance and de...
36:08
AWS CloudFormation Parameters
August 4, 2022
CloudFormation parameters are essentially inputs to the CloudFormation template. They allow you to reuse the same template and create different stacks.
Links
GitHub Repo https://github.com/boltops-learn/cloudformation-fundamentals-101/tree/mai...
11:33
AWS CloudFormation Outputs
August 4, 2022
AWS CloudFormation Outputs are like "return values". For the most part, people use them to surface useful attributes to the AWS CloudFormation management console.
Links
GitHub Repo https://github.com/boltops-learn/cloudformation-fundamentals-10...
6:22
AWS CloudFormation Mappings
August 4, 2022
AWS CloudFormation mappings are like a 2-level case statement or hash or dictionary or map. The data structure allows you to perform some logic and grab elements out of this structure. It's usual use to grab a region specific AMI. We'll provide a...
15:30
AWS CloudFormation Pseudo Parameters
August 4, 2022
CloudFormation pseudo-parameters are parameters that are not defined by you, they are defined by CloudFormation. You reference or use them just like normal parameters though. They're common used and seen in a lot of CloudFormation templates.
Link...
6:36
AWS CloudFormation Conditions and Condition Functions
August 4, 2022
Conditions and Condition Functions are how you perform conditional logic with CloudFormation. They are pretty weird because of the declarative nature of CloudFormation. The Condition is a way to capture a result of a Condition Functions in a "vari...
16:15
AWS CloudFormation SSM Parameter Types
August 4, 2022
AWS CloudFormation SSM Parameter Types is a special type of parameter that allows you reference SSM Param Store values. This is useful to reference the latest Amazon Linux 2 AMI published by AWS. We'll cover it and shows how much it simplifies you...
6:30
AWS CloudFormation Intrinsic Functions
August 4, 2022
CloudFormation Intrinsic Functions are built-in functions that allow you to perform some logic. They're quite useful and you'll see them out in the wild being used so it's good to get to know them.
CloudFormation Docs
Intrinsic Functions
EC2 Se...
9:08
Kubernetes Ingress External Load Balancer with Google Managed Certificate Resource
August 11, 2022
We'll cover how to use create and use a Google SSL Managed SSL Certificate with the Kubernetes ManagedCertificate resource.
Links
GitHub Repo https://github.com/boltops-learn/kubes-examples/tree/master/yaml/google/elb7-https-managed-certificate
17:56
aws cloudformation package
August 11, 2022
We'll cover the command
aws cloudformation package
Links
aws cloudformation package
aws cloudformation deploy
AWS CloudFormation Lambda
GitHub Repo: https://github.com/boltops-learn/cloudformation-fundamentals-102/tree/main/cloudformation-packa...
8:52
aws cloudformation deploy
August 12, 2022
We'll cover the CLI command
aws cloudformation deploy
We'll also discuss how it's different from the commands
aws cloudformation create-stack
aws cloudformation update-stack
Links
AWS CLI Docs: aws cloudformation deploy
GitHub Repo: https://g...
6:27
AWS CloudFormation Change Sets
August 12, 2022
We'll cover CloudFormation Change Sets. It allows you to preview what CloudFormation will do before having to press the scary big red button. For those coming from different worlds:
Tool
Name
CloudFormation
Change Sets
Terraform
plan
Ch...
6:39
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Terraspace: The Terraform Framework
It provides an organized structure, conventions over configurations, keeps your code DRY, and adds convenient tooling. Terraspace makes working with Terraform easier and more fun.
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Jets: The Ruby Serverless Framework
Ruby on Jets allows you to create and deploy serverless services with ease, and to seamlessly glue AWS services together with the most beautiful dynamic language: Ruby. It includes everything you need to build an API and deploy it to AWS Lambda. Jets leverages the power of Ruby to make serverless joyful for everyone.
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AWS CodeBuild Tool
Cody is a AWS CodeBuild management tool. Cody simplifies creating and managing AWS CodeBuild projects. Comes with a powerful DSL.
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Lono: The CloudFormation Framework
Building infrastructure-as-code is challenging. Lono makes it much easier and fun. It includes everything you need to manage and deploy infrastructure-as-code.
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Kubes: Kubernetes Deployment Tool
Kubes is a Kubernetes Deployment Tool. It builds the docker image, creates the Kubernetes YAML, and runs kubectl apply. It automates the deployment process and saves you precious finger-typing energy.