Course Outline
Introduction to Terraform
- Defining Terraform and its core purpose.
- The key advantages of adopting Terraform.
- Essential concepts and terminology.
- Comparing Terraform with other infrastructure as code solutions.
Environment Setup
- Installing the Terraform binary.
- Configuring Visual Studio Code for Terraform development workflows.
- Creating and configuring Azure accounts.
Getting Started with Terraform on Azure
- Configuring the AzureRM provider.
- Handling authentication processes for Azure.
- Writing your initial Terraform configuration files.
- Deploying fundamental Azure resources.
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 Features
- Leveraging Terraform modules for reusability.
- Utilizing data sources and output variables effectively.
- Applying Terraform expressions and functions.
- Managing dependencies within Terraform configurations.
Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Overview of Azure DevOps capabilities.
- Setting up CI/CD pipelines 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 Azure Key Vault with Terraform.
- Adhering to best practices for secret management.
Monitoring and Scaling Infrastructure
- Configuring Azure monitoring and alerting systems.
- Scaling Azure resources efficiently using Terraform.
- Implementing auto-scaling groups.
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Techniques for debugging Terraform configurations.
- Addressing common errors and operational issues.
- Reviewing recommended Terraform best practices.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of cloud computing principles.
- 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.
