How to automate Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with Terraform/OpenTofu (2025 Edition)

TeacherMartin Linxfeld
Categoriesterraform/opentofu
Review5.0 ★★★★★

OVERVIEW

Master Terraform and OpenTofu on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) – Build, Automate, and Scale Your Cloud Infrastructure Like a Pro!

This Terraform OCI course will teach you everything you need to know about automating infrastructure on Oracle Cloud using either Terraform or OpenTofu. Terraform has long been the industry-standard tool for implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and with the rise of OpenTofu — its open-source alternative — cloud automation has never been more flexible.

This comprehensive self-study course is designed to take you from a beginner to a confident pro in using Terraform and OpenTofu to manage and scale real-world infrastructure on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).


What You’ll Learn

  • Automate the creation of OCI resources like Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), Subnets, and Compute Instances.

  • Dive into advanced topics like Load Balancers, File Storage Services, Databases, and Network Security Groups (NSGs).

  • Master complex configurations, including VCN peering and cross-region DataGuard.

  • Understand Terraform and OpenTofu syntax, modules, input variables, output values, and state files.

  • Use data sources to integrate both new and existing OCI resources efficiently.

  • Build reusable and modular code to support scalable infrastructure setups.


Get the Code – Terraform OCI GitHub Repository

This Terraform OCI course is backed by a private GitHub repository, available exclusively to enrolled students on FoggyKitchen.

The repository contains production-grade Infrastructure as Code (IaC) used throughout the course, including:

  • complete Terraform/OpenTofu configurations

  • reusable modules and real-world examples

  • versioned, maintained code aligned with the 2025 edition

Access to the private repository is provided after course enrollment and ensures that all students work with consistent, up-to-date, and supported code, rather than outdated public examples.

This approach reflects real enterprise workflows, where infrastructure code is version-controlled, curated, and shared intentionally — not scraped from random public repositories.


Why Take This Terraform OCI Course?

We start from scratch: deploying a simple VCN, Subnet, and Compute Instance. Then we build up gradually toward more advanced, enterprise-grade architectures. This Terraform OCI course is designed to help you automate cloud infrastructure in a consistent, scalable, and production-ready way.

Through this Terraform OCI course, you’ll gain hands-on experience with both Terraform and OpenTofu — equipping you with adaptable skills for a wide range of IaC use cases. The content also aligns closely with the OCI Associate certification exam, so you can treat this course as both exam prep and real-world skills training.


Who Is This Course For?

  • Cloud Engineers & DevOps Professionals – looking to master Terraform/OpenTofu on OCI.

  • System Administrators & Architects – who want to automate scalable infrastructure.

  • IT Professionals & Students – eager to get certified or apply OCI in production settings.


Learn by Doing – Hands-On from Day One

This is not just a theory course. Every section includes step-by-step labs that guide you through deploying and managing infrastructure on Oracle Cloud. You’ll use Terraform or OpenTofu in real scenarios — ensuring that everything you learn is practical and ready for immediate application.I f you’re looking for a hands-on Terraform OCI course that focuses on best practices and modular code, you’re in the right place.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Do I need a paid OCI account to follow this course?
A: No, you can complete the majority of the labs using an OCI Free Tier account. However, some advanced topics (like Load Balancers or File Storage) may require service limits or credits.

Q: Is OpenTofu required? Can I use Terraform?
A: Yes – all examples are OpenTofu-compatible, but also 100% Terraform-friendly. You can use either CLI to follow along.

Q: Will this help me get certified?
A: Yes – the course supports skills aligned with the OCI 2025 Architect Professional certification, especially the Kubernetes and IaC portions.

Q: Do I get lifetime access?
A: Absolutely. One-time payment gives you full, lifetime access including future updates.


Take the Next Step in Your Cloud Journey

Whether you’re new to Oracle Cloud, just discovering OpenTofu, or looking to boost your cloud automation skills — this Terraform OCI course is for you.

👉 Enroll now and start building real OCI infrastructure with Terraform or OpenTofu!


Continue Your Learning Journey

If you've completed this flagship course and want to go deeper into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we’ve got more hands-on, advanced training for you:

👉 OCI Kubernetes Engine with Terraform/OpenTofu (2025 Edition)
Learn how to deploy and scale cloud-native applications on OKE using Kubernetes and OpenTofu. Perfect for platform engineers and DevOps pros.

👉 OCI DevOps Service with Terraform (2023 Edition)
Automate CI/CD pipelines using OCI DevOps Build and Deploy pipelines, integrated with GitHub and Helm.

All of these courses are available on FoggyKitchen with full lifetime access and real-world labs.

CURRICULUM

Curriculum

6 Sections · 77 Lessons · Lifetime

1.2 Introduction to Terraform1 minute
1.3 Infrastructure as Code Concept1 minute
1.4 What is Terraform?3 minutes
1.5 OpenTofu vs Terraform4 minutes
1.6 Terraform Providers3 minutes
1.7 Terraform Variables2 minutes
1.8 Terraform Locals2 minutes
1.9 Terraform Conditionals2 minutes
1.10 Loops in Terraform2 minutes
1.11 Terraform Resources2 minutes
1.12 Terraform Data Sources2 minutes
1.13 Terraform Provisioners2 minutes
1.14 Terraform State File3 minutes
1.15 Terraform – Plan, Apply, Destroy2 minutes
1.16 Introduction to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)1 minute
1.17 What is Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) ?2 minutes
1.18 OCI Core Services2 minutes
1.19 How OCI Stands Out2 minutes
1.20 Three Ways to use Terraform/OpenTofu in OCI2 minutes
2.1 Downloading Terraform and OpenTofu onto your laptop3 minutes
2.2 Setup Terraform/OpenTofu for OCI on your laptop13 minutes
3.4 Lesson1 - QuizQuiz
4.1 Lesson2 - Intro & Topology Diagram4 minutes
4.2 Lesson2 - Hands-on - Code Review7 minutes
4.3 Lesson2 - Hands-on - Terraform/OpenTofu Deployment7 minutes
4.4 Lesson2 - QuizQuiz
5.1 Lesson2a - Intro & Topology Diagram3 minutes
5.2 Lesson2a - Hands-on - Code Review & Terraform/OpenTofu Deployment8 minutes
5.3 Lesson2a - QuizQuiz
6.1 Lesson3 - Intro & Topology Diagram2 minutes
6.2 Lesson3 - Hands-on - Code Review5 minutes
6.3 Lesson3 - Hands-on - Terraform/OpenTofu Deployment7 minutes
6.4 Lesson3 - QuizQuiz
7.1 Lesson4 - Intro & Topology Diagram3 minutes
7.2 Lesson4 - Hands-on - Code Review7 minutes
7.3 Lesson4 - Hands-on - Terraform/OpenTofu Deployment9 minutes
7.4 Lesson4 - QuizQuiz
8.1 Lesson4a - Intro & Topology Diagram3 minutes
8.2 Lesson4a - Hands-on - Code Review5 minutes
8.3 Lesson4a - Hands-on - Terraform/OpenTofu Deployment7 minutes
8.4 Lesson4a - QuizQuiz
9.1 Lesson5 - Intro & Topology Diagram2 minutes
9.2 Lesson5 - Hands-on - Code Review5 minutes
9.3 Lesson5 - Hands-on - Terraform/OpenTofu Deployment6 minutes
9.4 Lesson5 - QuizQuiz
10.1 Lesson5a - Intro & Topology Diagram2 minutes
10.2 Lesson5a - Hands-on - Code Review4 minutes
10.3 Lesson5a - Hands-on - Terraform/OpenTofu Deployment6 minutes
10.4 Lesson5a - QuizQuiz
11.1 Lesson6 - Intro & Topology Diagram2 minutes
11.2 Lesson6 - Hands-on - Code Review4 minutes
11.3 Lesson6 - Hands-on - Terraform/OpenTofu Deployment0 minutes
11.4 Lesson6 - QuizQuiz
12.1 Lesson7 - Intro & Topology Diagram2 minutes
12.2 Lesson7 - Hands-on - Code Review4 minutes
12.3 Lesson7 - Hands-on - Terraform/OpenTofu Deployment7 minutes
12.4 Lesson7 - QuizQuiz
13.1 Lesson7a - Intro & Topology Diagram3 minutes
13.2 Lesson7a - Hands-on - Code Review3 minutes
13.3 Lesson7a - Hands-on - Terraform/OpenTofu Deployment7 minutes
13.4 Lesson7a - QuizQuiz
14.1 Lesson8 - Intro & Topology Diagram2 minutes
14.2 Lesson8 - Hands-on - Code Review5 minutes
14.3 Lesson8 - Hands-on - Terraform/OpenTofu Deployment9 minutes
14.4 Lesson8 - QuizQuiz
15.1 Lesson9 - Intro & Topology Diagram3 minutes
15.2 Lesson9 - Hands-on - Code Review6 minutes
15.3 Lesson9 - Hands-on - Terraform/OpenTofu Deployment10 minutes
15.4 Lesson9 - QuizQuiz
16.1 Lesson9a - Intro & Topology Diagram3 minutes
16.2 Lesson9a - Hands-on - Code Review7 minutes
16.3 Lesson9a - Hands-on - Terraform/OpenTofu Deployment9 minutes
16.4 Lesson9a - QuizQuiz

INSTRUCTOR

Martin Linxfeld

Martin Linxfeld

Reviews

5.0★★★★★

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saadali110
★★★★★

saadali110

Recommended Course For Terraform

I recently bought this course and found it to be an excellent resource for anyone looking to get hands-on with automating Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) using Terraform/OpenTofu. Martin does a great job of breaking down complex concepts into clear, practical lessons. The course covers everything from setting up your environment to writing and deploying infrastructure-as-code, with real-world examples that made the learning experience smooth and engaging. I especially appreciated the focus on best practices and troubleshooting tips, which are valuable for both beginners and experienced cloud engineers. Overall, it’s a well-structured, practical course that I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to build or enhance their OCI automation skills.

Pramod R.
★★★★★

Pramod R.

Great TF & OCI crash course

Really good crash course on Terraform and OCI, specially for people who have some experience with any cloud (I had AWS) and TF.

johanteekens
★★★★★

johanteekens

Awesome course

It explains the concept in simple wording and has great examples. For me it was easy to follow.

Hong Yeow
★★★★★

Hong Yeow

RECOMMENDED COURSE EVER

this course had enabled me to automate infra as a code foundation and also on other cloud as well. Thanks you Martin Linxfeld for the intensive course, and i felt it worth the price.

gabrielgrigorie
★★★★★

gabrielgrigorie

I totally recoment this course is you want to learn OCI with Terraform.

Great explanation with very detailed information for me as the newbie OCI Cloud learner. I do really enjoy and easy to understand every single topic and Martin's demos. I would express my thankfulness to Martin who created and provided this course for helping many candidates around the world in building of OCI and Terraform integrations Thank you from Bucharest, Romania

nunofspsgoncalves
★★★★★

nunofspsgoncalves

Highly recommend it!

This course truly helped me to very quickly grow my knowledge in Terraform for OCI, as well as Terraform overall. My Terraform knowledge was very limited, and this course gave me the tools I needed to explore and start writing Terraform-OCI code on my one. It's great to have both recorded videos one can view again if needed, as well as github code - really critical. Thank you, Martin & FoggyKitchen team!

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