Terraform Best Practices and Secrets Management with Vault

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## Details

In the first half, our guest speaker, Keerthivasan Kannan, will talk about Terraform modules and best practices. HashiCorp Terraform is a popular infrastructure as code (IaC) tool that allows users to automate the process of setting up, updating, and managing infrastructure resources.

In the second half, Madhu will talk about how to Manage Secrets with HashiCorp Vault. Vault is a tool for securely accessing secrets. Secure, store, and tightly control access to tokens, passwords, certificates, API keys, and other secrets in modern computing.

Agenda:
09:00hrs to 09:15hrs - Welcome, Speakers Intro - Madhu (Host)
09:15hrs to 09:50hrs - Terraform Best Practices - Keerthivasan Kannan (AWS Community Builder)
09:50hrs to 10:20hrs - Manage Secrets with HashiCorp Vault - Madhu Kumar
10:20 to 10:30hrs - Q&A

Language: English
Event Fee: Free
Audience:
Level 200: Basic understanding of the fundamental scope of information technology, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, and how to manage secrets using Vault.

What you will gain: You will gain an introductory level of understanding of Terraform best practices and how to manage secrets using Vault.

Rewards:
Feeling lucky?? Raffle winners will receive $50 AWS Credits or FREE HashiCorp Terraform, Consul, and Vault exam vouchers**
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Speakers:
Keerthivasan Kannan (Guest speaker): Vasan, an experienced IT professional with eight years in the industry, specializes in cloud technologies and is recognized as a dedicated cloud evangelist. With a firm belief in the transformative power of cloud computing, Vasan strives to drive innovation and operational efficiency through his expertise. He holds five AWS certifications, solidifying his comprehensive understanding of Amazon Web Services and its expansive ecosystem. Additionally, Vasan is a certified Terraform Associate, showcasing his proficiency in infrastructure as code. Beyond his professional pursuits, Vasan has a genuine passion for sharing knowledge and fostering a vibrant tech community. Through his popular YouTube channel, "Techpechu," which is in the regional language of Tamil, he has cultivated an active subscriber base of 9000. Vasan's channel delivers informative and engaging content tailored to the needs of Tamil-speaking individuals who are eager to expand their technical knowledge. Join Vasan at his upcoming meetup to explore the world of cloud computing and discover new avenues for technological growth.

Madhu Kumar Yeluri
(AWS Hero and Budapest HashiCorp User Group Leader)
Blogs: https://medium.com/@cloudgeek7 / https://dev.to/cloudgeek7
GitHub: https://github.com/cloudgeek7
Discord Container Builders: https://discord.gg/TejhNdfe26

## This event is part of my initiative to support and invite speakers from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with wider global communities as speakers. As we all know, a vibrant and inclusive community is essential to promoting growth and innovation. I believe that individuals from different backgrounds bring unique perspectives and ideas to the table, and it is important to create a platform that celebrates and fosters their talents. - Madhu ##

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