Infrastructure Automation with Pulumi and TypeScript: Building and automating scalable cloud infrastructure

This book introduces an innovative approach to cloud management by combining Pulumi’s IaC tool with TypeScript. It enables automated, error-free provisioning, simplifies collaboration, and provides practical skills for efficient resource management.

The book deeply explores Pulumi, a modern IaC platform that is reshaping cloud development with TypeScript. From the foundational principles of IaC to leveraging Pulumi's multi-language support, readers are guided through building, deploying, and managing infrastructure efficiently. Key principles such as abstraction, scalability, and version control are explored, helping developers transform their cloud operations. The book highlights Pulumi’s unique strengths, including support for multiple programming languages, seamless integrations with major cloud providers, and automation capabilities for DevOps workflows.

By the end of this book, you will be equipped to automate your cloud infrastructure with Pulumi and TypeScript. You will have the skills to manage and deploy complex infrastructure configurations with ease, ensuring efficient and reliable cloud operations.

Key Features

● Learn Pulumi's infrastructure as code (IaC) features and integrations effectively.

● Discover real-world examples and success stories in automation.

● Master dynamic and scalable cloud infrastructure management.

What you will learn

● Use Pulumi to automate and orchestrate cloud infrastructure.

● Leverage TypeScript for declarative and dynamic IaC development.

● Implement robust disaster recovery and redundancy strategies.

● Integrate seamlessly with DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines.

● Optimize resource management and enhance scalability.

Who this book is for

This book is for infrastructure engineers automating cloud provisioning, TypeScript developers extending skills to infrastructure, DevOps professionals optimizing workflows with IaC, and cloud enthusiasts exploring modern tools for scalable, secure infrastructure.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Infrastructure as Code

2. Pulumi, a Modern Infrastructure as Code Platform

3. Basics of TypeScript

4. Getting Started with Pulumi

5. Advanced Pulumi Techniques

6. Building Secure AWS Infrastructure with Pulumi

7. Creating Docker Builds using Pulumi

8. Creating AWS S3 Bucket with Pulumi

9. Exploring AWS S3 Bucket Configuration

10. Automating Website Hosting on AWS S3 with Pulumi

11. Mounting AWS EFS on EC2 using Pulumi

12. Deploying Docker Images to ECR Repositories Using Pulumi

13. Defining ECS Task Definitions and Fargate Tasks Using Pulumi

14. Debugging Infrastructure with Pulumi

15. Infrastructure Best Practices with Pulumi

16. Emerging Trends and Conclusion