Deploying a Google Compute Engine Instance with Terraform Simulab

Simulabs, short for simulation labs, elevate traditional technical labs by incorporating realistic, scenario-based experiences that build both technical expertise and essential soft skills.

You will review support tickets, chat with customers to gather key details, and troubleshoot issues in the Google Cloud Platform console. The goal is to apply best practices while communicating your solutions clearly and professionally.

In this Simulab, you’ll step into the role of a Cloud Engineer tasked with configuring and deploying a Google Compute Engine VM instance using Terraform.

Assessed Topics

• Storing Terraform state in a remote source
• Declaring Terraform variables
• Configuring Terraform modules
• Deploying GCP resources with the Terraform CLI

Intended Audience

• Cloud Architects
• DevOps Engineers
• Software Engineers

Prerequisites

Familiarity with the following will be beneficial but is not required:

• Terraform

The following content can be used to fulfill the prerequisite:

• Working with Terraform Remote State in GCP
• Creating Reusable Infrastructure with Terraform Modules in GCP