Course Outline
Introduction to Terraform
- Defining Terraform and its role.
- Key advantages of adopting Terraform.
- Essential concepts and terminology.
- Comparing Terraform with other Infrastructure as Code tools.
Environment Setup
- Installing the Terraform CLI.
- Configuring Visual Studio Code for Terraform development.
- Creating and setting up Azure accounts.
Getting Started with Terraform on Azure
- Configuring the AzureRM provider.
- Methods for authenticating with Azure.
- Writing your initial Terraform configuration.
- Deploying a basic Azure resource.
Terraform State Management
- Understanding the concept of Terraform state.
- Implementing remote state management using Azure storage.
- Ensuring state locking and data 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
- Utilizing Terraform modules for reusability.
- Working with data sources and output variables.
- Using Terraform expressions and built-in functions.
- Managing resource dependencies within Terraform.
Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Overview of Azure DevOps.
- Establishing a CI/CD pipeline 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 through Terraform.
- Implementing auto-scaling groups.
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Debugging Terraform configurations.
- Resolving common errors and operational issues.
- Reviewing Terraform best practices and recommendations.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of cloud computing principles.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and the Azure portal.
- Basic proficiency in scripting or programming concepts.
Intended 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.
