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Which type of access does the Terraform user require to connect to AWS resources?

Console access

Root access

Programmatic access (correct)

Read-only access

What does programmatic access allow the Terraform user to do?

Access AWS resources without a password (correct)

Access only root resources

Access the AWS console

Access only read-only resources

What permission level should be given to the Terraform user in a production environment?

Full administrator access (correct)

Read-only access

No access

Root access

What is the minimum permission level required to deploy an EC2 instance?

No access Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for assigning permissions in a production environment?

Assign only necessary permissions Signup and view all the answers

In the lab exercises, what permission level can be assigned to the Terraform user?

Full administrator access Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to manage IAM policies in Terraform?

Policy templates Signup and view all the answers

What principle should be followed when assigning permissions in a production environment?

Principle of least privilege Signup and view all the answers

What type of policy may be needed to deploy only the required resources in a production environment?

Custom policy Signup and view all the answers

What can be reused and ensure the principle of least privilege with resource interpolation in Terraform?

IAM policies Signup and view all the answers

Which command can be used to check the version of Terraform installed on the staging server?

terraform version Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of using the staging server to perform Terraform work?

It does not require installation of products on your local machine Signup and view all the answers

How can Terraform be installed using AWS CloudShell?

By accessing CloudShell and installing the latest version of Terraform Signup and view all the answers

What must be done before deploying a FortiGate VM from Terraform?

Create an IAM user with the required permission on AWS Signup and view all the answers

Which type of IAM identity must be assigned explicit permissions to access AWS resources?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the extra variables needed for executing the playbook?

IAM user with required permission Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of using CloudShell to run Terraform?

Easy authentication Signup and view all the answers

Where can Terraform be installed without affecting the production environment?

Staging server Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the IAM user with the required permission on AWS?

To authenticate access to AWS resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'terraform init' command?

To install Terraform on the staging server Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Access and Permissions

The Terraform user requires programmatic access to connect to AWS resources, which allows the user to access AWS resources programmatically using access keys.
Programmatic access allows the Terraform user to perform actions such as deploying EC2 instances and managing IAM policies.
In a production environment, the Terraform user should be given the minimum permission level required to perform the necessary actions, following the principle of least privilege.
The minimum permission level required to deploy an EC2 instance is the ability to create and manage EC2 instances, which is typically granted by the EC2FullAccess policy.

Assigning Permissions

The recommended approach for assigning permissions in a production environment is to use the principle of least privilege, where the Terraform user is given only the necessary permissions to perform the required actions.
In the lab exercises, the Terraform user can be assigned the AdministratorAccess policy, which grants all permissions.

Managing IAM Policies

IAM policies can be managed in Terraform using the IAM policy resource.
The principle of least privilege should be followed when assigning permissions in a production environment, by granting only the necessary permissions to the Terraform user.
A custom IAM policy may be needed to deploy only the required resources in a production environment.

Terraform Installation and Usage

Terraform can be installed using AWS CloudShell, which provides a managed environment for Terraform.
The terraform --version command can be used to check the version of Terraform installed on the staging server.
One advantage of using the staging server to perform Terraform work is that it provides a separate environment for testing and validation.

Additional Notes

Before deploying a FortiGate VM from Terraform, the necessary permissions and dependencies must be in place.
An IAM user with the required permission must be assigned explicit permissions to access AWS resources.
The terraform init command is used to initialize the Terraform working directory.
The purpose of the IAM user with the required permission on AWS is to provide a secure and managed way to access AWS resources.
One advantage of using CloudShell to run Terraform is that it provides a managed environment for Terraform.

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Execution of Ansible Playbook with Extra Variables: Learn how to execute Ansible playbooks with additional variables beyond the inventory file and playbook. Explore different ways to provide these variables for efficient automation.

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