Gain practical DevOps skills using AWS EKS, GitLab, Terraform, and ArgoCD. Learn OIDC setup, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments. Deploy real applications like Moodle and scalable services on EKS with hands-on labs.

This course provides a comprehensive hands-on approach to modern DevOps practices using AWS, Terraform, GitLab, and EKS. It begins with domain setup, Route53 configuration, and GitLab project initialization. Learners will configure SSH keys, set up IAM users, and deploy OIDC integration for secure authentication between GitLab and AWS. The course progresses to building CI/CD pipelines and deploying applications. Using Terraform and AWS Systems Manager, learners set up GitLab runners, configure shared templates, and deploy Moodle LMS using Docker, LAMP stack, and GitLab CI. Each step is accompanied by hands-on labs to reinforce learning and ensure practical understanding of cloud deployment workflows. Finally, learners explore EKS Auto Mode, Terraform EKS modules, RBAC, IRSA, and pod identity, followed by deploying applications such as ContactForm with TLS-secured Ingress. GitOps principles are covered through ArgoCD integration, enabling automated application delivery and management. By the end, participants will be able to architect, deploy, and manage scalable, automated cloud environments using best-in-class DevOps practices. Ideal for DevOps engineers, cloud architects, and system administrators seeking hands-on AWS, EKS, and Terraform experience. Familiarity with Linux, Docker, AWS fundamentals, and GitLab CI/CD is recommended. The course uses a hands-on, lab-driven approach with real-world scenarios. Learners progress from foundational setup to advanced EKS and CI/CD workflows. Each module builds practical skills applicable to scalable cloud infrastructure. This course is based on Hands-On DevOps Course - EKS AutoMode, OIDC, EKS Blueprints, by Oluwaseun Ayokanmi Alausa. Copyright © 2026 Oluwaseun Ayokanmi Alausa All rights reserved. No part of this course may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embedded in critical articles or reviews. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.