Infrastructure as Code and Monitoring

This course is part of Master DevOps: CI/CD, Automation & Monitoring Specialization

Instructor: Edureka

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Elaborate IaC and utilize Terraform to provision and automate cloud infrastructure reliably.
Analyze and create scalable infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation templates and advanced features.
Collect and query metrics with Prometheus to monitor system performance effectively.
Design dashboards and configure alerts in Grafana for real-time data visualization and observability.

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course offers a clear pathway to developing skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern monitoring using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Prometheus, and Grafana. You'll learn to automate infrastructure provisioning and implement scalable monitoring solutions that enhance system reliability, reduce manual effort, and support modern DevOps practices.

Whether you're building cloud infrastructure or tracking system health in real time, this course equips you with the tools and workflows critical to modern DevOps and cloud-native environments. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, you'll gain the skills to manage cloud resources through code, monitor critical system metrics, and build resilient infrastructure capable of adapting to change. By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Explain the core concepts and benefits of Infrastructure as Code • Provision and manage infrastructure using Terraform and CloudFormation • Implement modular, scalable, and secure infrastructure automation • Collect and analyze system metrics using Prometheus • Visualize performance data and set up alerts using Grafana This course is ideal for DevOps practitioners, system administrators, cloud engineers, and developers aiming to enhance their automation and observability skills in modern infrastructure environments. A basic understanding of DevOps foundation and AWS is recommended. Join us to learn how automation and intelligent monitoring can help you build efficient, reliable, and scalable infrastructure for today's dynamic software environments.

This module introduces Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and equips learners with hands-on skills in using Terraform to provision and manage cloud infrastructure. Through real-world demos and guided exercises, learners will understand Terraform’s configuration syntax, resource management, modules, and integration with CI/CD tools for secure and automated deployments.

What's included

27 videos6 readings4 assignments4 discussion prompts

27 videosTotal 119 minutes

Specialization Introduction4 minutes
Course Introduction2 minutes
Overview of Infrastructure as Code - Core Elements4 minutes
Overview of Infrastructure as Code - Challenges and Tools3 minutes
Role of IaC in DevOps7 minutes
Infrastructure Code Processing Lifecycle - Analysis and Design6 minutes
Infrastructure Code Processing Lifecycle - Implementation, Testing and Deployment3 minutes
Introduction to Terraform6 minutes
Terraform vs Ansible - Differences and Similarities3 minutes
Terraform vs Ansible - Configuration Approach and Use Cases4 minutes
Terraform Architecture - Key Components3 minutes
Terraform Architecture - State Management3 minutes
Setting up Terraform on AWS - Demonstration5 minutes
Terraform Configuration5 minutes
Terraform Basic Commands6 minutes
Writing and Running a Terraform Configuration - Terraform extension in VS Code4 minutes
Writing and Running a Terraform Configuration - Configuring EC2 Instance3 minutes
Managing Resources in Terraform4 minutes
Modifying Resources in Terraform - Demonstration2 minutes
Meta Arguments in Resources4 minutes
Referencing Resources in Terraform - Demonstration2 minutes
Terraform State Commands7 minutes
Terraform State subcommands - Demonstration2 minutes
Terraform Modules5 minutes
Terraform Provisioners4 minutes
Infrastructure Deployment with Terraform2 minutes
Infrastructure Deployment with Terraform - Demonstration3 minutes

6 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Welcome to Infrastructure as Code and Monitoring10 minutes
Creating an AWS Account20 minutes
How to use Discussion Prompt5 minutes
Terraform Configuration Best Practices: Structuring and Organizing Code for Scalability10 minutes
Managing Secrets in Terraform: Best Practices and Tools10 minutes
Summary: Provisioning using Terraform5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 39 minutes

Knowledge Check: Provisioning using Terraform30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Terraform3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Managing Infrastructure with Terraform: Configuration, Resources, and Commands3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Advanced Terraform: State Management, Modules, and Security3 minutes

4 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Introduce Yourself5 minutes
Impact of Infrastructure as Code on Modern DevOps Practices5 minutes
Resource Management Challenges5 minutes
Ensuring Infrastructure Security with Terraform5 minutes

This module focuses on leveraging AWS CloudFormation to define and provision AWS infrastructure using declarative templates. Learners will explore template structures, stack operations, nested stacks, and advanced features like StackSets, drift detection, and CI/CD integration, enabling automated, scalable, and consistent cloud deployments.

What's included

21 videos4 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

21 videosTotal 102 minutes

Introduction to AWS CloudFormation6 minutes
CloudFormation Templates6 minutes
Stack in CloudFormation3 minutes
Stacks Activities5 minutes
Creating and Managing CloudFormation Stack5 minutes
Managing stacks with StackSets4 minutes
Managing stacks with StackSets - Demonstration6 minutes
CloudFormation Parameters and Outputs4 minutes
Creating an AWS CloudFormation stack to provision an EC2 instance3 minutes
Intrinsic Functions in CloudFormation6 minutes
CloudFormation Mappings3 minutes
CloudFormation Mappings Demonstration3 minutes
CloudFormation Conditions6 minutes
Nested Stacks in CloudFormation Demonstration4 minutes
Stack Policies and Change Sets5 minutes
Drift Detection in CloudFormation3 minutes
Detect drift in CloudFormation stack3 minutes
Automating Rollbacks and Updates2 minutes
Managing CloudFormation Stacks with AWS CLI6 minutes
AWS CodePipeline4 minutes
Monitoring and Logging CloudFormation Deployments6 minutes

4 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Understanding AWS CloudFormation StackSets: Service-Managed vs. Self-Managed Permissions10 minutes
Advanced Usage of AWS CloudFormation Intrinsic Functions10 minutes
Managing CloudFormation Stacks Across Multiple Accounts and Regions with StackSets10 minutes
Summary: Infrastructure as Code with AWS CloudFormation5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 39 minutes

Knowledge Check: Infrastructure as Code with AWS CloudFormation30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to AWS CloudFormation3 minutes
Practice Quiz: CloudFormation Template Deep Dive3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Advanced CloudFormation Features3 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 15 minutes

Real-World Use Cases for CloudFormation in Teams5 minutes
Managing Complexity in Large CloudFormation Templates5 minutes
Detecting and Responding to Configuration Drift5 minutes

This module provides an introduction to modern monitoring practices using Prometheus and Grafana. Learners will explore system metrics, PromQL, and Grafana dashboards to gain visibility into application performance. The module also covers automating full-stack monitoring using CI/CD tools and workflows.

What's included

17 videos4 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

17 videosTotal 83 minutes

Introduction to Monitoring5 minutes
Continuous Monitoring3 minutes
Scenario - Trade Desk’s Monitoring Issues2 minutes
What is Prometheus4 minutes
Prometheus Metrics and its Types5 minutes
Prometheus Architecture4 minutes
Components of Prometheus Architecture6 minutes
Setting up Prometheus - Demonstration7 minutes
PromQL6 minutes
What is Grafana4 minutes
Grafana Features4 minutes
Installing and Configuring Grafana - Demonstration2 minutes
Grafana Alerting and Annotations - Demonstration6 minutes
Automating Monitoring with CI-CD Pipelines7 minutes
Integrating Prometheus and Grafana for Jenkins CI-CD Pipelines4 minutes
Configuring Grafana Data Source for Prometheus2 minutes
Integrating Prometheus and Grafana for Jenkins CI CD Pipelines - Demonstration4 minutes

4 readingsTotal 55 minutes

Prometheus Monitoring Best Practices: Efficient Labeling, Naming Conventions, and Alerting Strategies30 minutes
Utilizing Labels and Annotations in Grafana for Effective Alert Management10 minutes
Integrating Prometheus into CI/CD Pipelines: Best Practices and Benefits10 minutes
Summary: Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 39 minutes

Knowledge Check: Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Prometheus for Monitoring3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Grafana for Visualization3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Combining Prometheus and Grafana for Full-Stack Monitoring3 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 15 minutes

Designing Meaningful Metrics in Prometheus5 minutes
Characteristics of Effective Monitoring Dashboards5 minutes
Real-World Scenarios for Using Prometheus and Grafana Together5 minutes

This final module consolidates the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course. Learners will complete a practice project and graded assessments, reinforcing their ability to implement IaC and monitoring solutions in real-world scenarios. The module concludes with a summary and course completion walkthrough.