Course Outline
Introduction to Terraform
- Defining Terraform and its purpose
- Key benefits of adopting Terraform
- Essential concepts and terminology
- Comparing Terraform with other Infrastructure as Code tools
Environment Setup
- Installing Terraform
- Configuring Visual Studio Code for Terraform development
- Creating and configuring Azure accounts
Getting Started with Terraform on Azure
- Configuring the AzureRM provider
- Methods for authenticating to Azure
- Writing your initial Terraform configuration
- Deploying a fundamental Azure resource
Managing Terraform State
- Concepts behind Terraform state
- Implementing remote state management with Azure storage
- Ensuring state locking and consistency
Building Infrastructure with Terraform
- Creating and managing Azure Virtual Machines
- Configuring Azure Networking components (VNet, Subnets, NSGs)
- Deploying Azure storage accounts
- Setting Up Azure SQL Databases
Advanced Terraform Features
- Terraform modules and code reusability
- Utilizing data sources and output variables
- Terraform expressions and built-in functions
- Managing dependencies within Terraform configurations
Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Overview of Azure DevOps
- Configuring CI/CD pipelines for Terraform
- Automating Terraform deployments via Azure DevOps
- Integrating GitHub Actions for continuous delivery
Handling Secrets and Sensitive Data
- Managing secrets using Azure Key Vault
- Integrating Key Vault with Terraform workflows
- Best practices for secure secret management
Monitoring and Scaling Infrastructure
- Configuring Azure monitoring and alerting systems
- Scaling Azure resources using Terraform
- Implementing auto-scaling groups
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Debugging Terraform configurations effectively
- Resolving common errors and operational issues
- Recommended Terraform best practices
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental understanding of cloud computing principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Azure services and the Azure portal.
- Basic familiarity with scripting or programming languages.
Target Audience
- Cloud Engineers
- DevOps Engineers
- IT Professionals
- System Administrators
Testimonials (3)
pacing for the most part was fantastic. Michal was very good at ensuring the audience were engaged and ensured everyone was following along for the most part
Asif Shaikh - Carpmaels & Ransford
Course - Terraform on Microsoft Azure
The trainer presented the topics in a very clear, concise and structured approach that was easy to follow. My fellow colleagues commented that the wished they had this training earlier before starting to use Terraform. I also really like the hands-on coding using the VM's. This worked very well. The trainer was also very personable and relatable.
Shane - Keystart
Course - Terraform on Microsoft Azure
I loved the technical aspects of the exercises - it was great seeing Terraform in action and being able to see the creation of the resources in Azure.
