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

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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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Assessments

13 assignments

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 videos Total 120 minutes

Specialization Introduction 4 minutes
Course Introduction 3 minutes
Overview of Infrastructure as Code - Core Elements 4 minutes
Overview of Infrastructure as Code - Challenges and Tools 4 minutes
Role of IaC in DevOps 7 minutes
Infrastructure Code Processing Lifecycle - Analysis and Design 7 minutes
Infrastructure Code Processing Lifecycle - Implementation, Testing and Deployment 4 minutes
Introduction to Terraform 7 minutes
Terraform vs Ansible - Differences and Similarities 4 minutes
Terraform vs Ansible - Configuration Approach and Use Cases 4 minutes
Terraform Architecture - Key Components 4 minutes
Terraform Architecture - State Management 4 minutes
Setting up Terraform on AWS - Demonstration 5 minutes
Terraform Configuration 5 minutes
Terraform Basic Commands 6 minutes
Writing and Running a Terraform Configuration - Terraform extension in VS Code 4 minutes
Writing and Running a Terraform Configuration - Configuring EC2 Instance 4 minutes
Managing Resources in Terraform 5 minutes
Modifying Resources in Terraform - Demonstration 2 minutes
Meta Arguments in Resources 5 minutes
Referencing Resources in Terraform - Demonstration 2 minutes
Terraform State Commands 7 minutes
Terraform State subcommands - Demonstration 2 minutes
Terraform Modules 5 minutes
Terraform Provisioners 5 minutes
Infrastructure Deployment with Terraform 3 minutes
Infrastructure Deployment with Terraform - Demonstration 4 minutes

6 readings Total 60 minutes

Welcome to Infrastructure as Code and Monitoring 10 minutes
Creating an AWS Account 20 minutes
How to use Discussion Prompt 5 minutes
Terraform Configuration Best Practices: Structuring and Organizing Code for Scalability 10 minutes
Managing Secrets in Terraform: Best Practices and Tools 10 minutes
Summary: Provisioning using Terraform 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 39 minutes

Practice Quiz: Introduction to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Terraform 3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Managing Infrastructure with Terraform: Configuration, Resources, and Commands 3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Advanced Terraform: State Management, Modules, and Security 3 minutes
Knowledge Check: Provisioning using Terraform 30 minutes

4 discussion prompts Total 20 minutes

Introduce Yourself 5 minutes
Impact of Infrastructure as Code on Modern DevOps Practices 5 minutes
Resource Management Challenges 5 minutes
Ensuring Infrastructure Security with Terraform 5 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 videos Total 102 minutes

Introduction to AWS CloudFormation 6 minutes
CloudFormation Templates 6 minutes
Stack in CloudFormation 4 minutes
Stacks Activities 5 minutes
Creating and Managing CloudFormation Stack 5 minutes
Managing stacks with StackSets 5 minutes
Managing stacks with StackSets - Demonstration 7 minutes
CloudFormation Parameters and Outputs 4 minutes
Creating an AWS CloudFormation stack to provision an EC2 instance 3 minutes
Intrinsic Functions in CloudFormation 7 minutes
CloudFormation Mappings 4 minutes
CloudFormation Mappings Demonstration 4 minutes
CloudFormation Conditions 6 minutes
Nested Stacks in CloudFormation Demonstration 5 minutes
Stack Policies and Change Sets 6 minutes
Drift Detection in CloudFormation 4 minutes
Detect drift in CloudFormation stack 3 minutes
Automating Rollbacks and Updates 3 minutes
Managing CloudFormation Stacks with AWS CLI 6 minutes
AWS CodePipeline 4 minutes
Monitoring and Logging CloudFormation Deployments 6 minutes

4 readings Total 35 minutes

Understanding AWS CloudFormation StackSets: Service-Managed vs. Self-Managed Permissions 10 minutes
Advanced Usage of AWS CloudFormation Intrinsic Functions 10 minutes
Managing CloudFormation Stacks Across Multiple Accounts and Regions with StackSets 10 minutes
Summary: Infrastructure as Code with AWS CloudFormation 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 39 minutes

Practice Quiz: Introduction to AWS CloudFormation 3 minutes
Practice Quiz: CloudFormation Template Deep Dive 3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Advanced CloudFormation Features 3 minutes
Knowledge Check: Infrastructure as Code with AWS CloudFormation 30 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 15 minutes

Real-World Use Cases for CloudFormation in Teams 5 minutes
Managing Complexity in Large CloudFormation Templates 5 minutes
Detecting and Responding to Configuration Drift 5 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 videos Total 84 minutes

Introduction to Monitoring 6 minutes
Continuous Monitoring 4 minutes
Scenario - Trade Desk’s Monitoring Issues 3 minutes
What is Prometheus 5 minutes
Prometheus Metrics and its Types 5 minutes
Prometheus Architecture 5 minutes
Components of Prometheus Architecture 7 minutes
Setting up Prometheus - Demonstration 7 minutes
PromQL 7 minutes
What is Grafana 4 minutes
Grafana Features 4 minutes
Installing and Configuring Grafana - Demonstration 3 minutes
Grafana Alerting and Annotations - Demonstration 6 minutes
Automating Monitoring with CI-CD Pipelines 7 minutes
Integrating Prometheus and Grafana for Jenkins CI-CD Pipelines 5 minutes
Configuring Grafana Data Source for Prometheus 3 minutes
Integrating Prometheus and Grafana for Jenkins CI CD Pipelines - Demonstration 4 minutes

4 readings Total 55 minutes

Prometheus Monitoring Best Practices: Efficient Labeling, Naming Conventions, and Alerting Strategies 30 minutes
Utilizing Labels and Annotations in Grafana for Effective Alert Management 10 minutes
Integrating Prometheus into CI/CD Pipelines: Best Practices and Benefits 10 minutes
Summary: Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 39 minutes

Practice Quiz: Prometheus for Monitoring 3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Grafana for Visualization 3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Combining Prometheus and Grafana for Full-Stack Monitoring 3 minutes
Knowledge Check: Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana 30 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 15 minutes

Designing Meaningful Metrics in Prometheus 5 minutes
Characteristics of Effective Monitoring Dashboards 5 minutes
Real-World Scenarios for Using Prometheus and Grafana Together 5 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.