Course Outline
Introduction to Terraform
- An overview of what Terraform is.
- The key benefits of adopting Terraform.
- Essential concepts and industry terminology.
- Comparing Terraform with other infrastructure-as-code tools.
Preparing Your Development Environment
- Installing the Terraform CLI.
- Configuring Visual Studio Code for efficient Terraform development.
- Creating and configuring necessary 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.
Managing Terraform State
- 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 Capabilities
- Terraform modules and the principle of reusability.
- Leveraging data sources and output variables.
- Utilizing Terraform expressions and built-in functions.
- Managing dependencies within Terraform configurations.
Continuous Integration and Deployment
- An introduction to Azure DevOps.
- Establishing a CI/CD pipeline specifically for Terraform.
- Automating Terraform deployments via Azure DevOps.
- Integrating GitHub Actions for continuous delivery workflows.
Handling Secrets and Sensitive Data
- Managing secrets securely with Azure Key Vault.
- Integrating Key Vault references within Terraform.
- Best practices for robust secret management.
Monitoring and Scaling Infrastructure
- Configuring Azure monitoring and alerting systems.
- Scaling Azure resources dynamically with Terraform.
- Implementing auto-scaling groups.
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Debugging complex Terraform configurations.
- Resolving common errors and operational issues.
- Terraform best practices and professional recommendations.
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of core cloud computing concepts.
- Practical familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and the Azure portal.
- Basic proficiency in 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.
