Course Outline
Introduction to Terraform
- Defining Terraform and its role in cloud automation
- Key benefits 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 configuring Azure accounts
Getting Started with Terraform on Azure
- Configuring the AzureRM provider
- Authentication methods for 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 consistency
Building Infrastructure with Terraform
- Creating and managing Azure Virtual Machines
- Configuring Azure Networking (VNet, Subnets, NSGs)
- Deploying Azure Storage Accounts
- Setting up Azure SQL Databases
Advanced Terraform Features
- Creating modules for reusability
- Leveraging data sources and output variables
- Using Terraform expressions and functions
- Managing resource dependencies
Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Overview of Azure DevOps
- Setting up a CI/CD pipeline for Terraform
- Automating deployments using Azure DevOps
- Integrating GitHub Actions for continuous delivery
Handling Secrets and Sensitive Data
- Managing secrets with Azure Key Vault
- Integrating Key Vault with Terraform
- Best practices for secret management
Monitoring and Scaling Infrastructure
- Configuring Azure monitoring and alerts
- Scaling Azure resources via Terraform
- Implementing auto-scaling groups
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Debugging Terraform configurations
- Resolving common errors and issues
- Adhering to Terraform best practices and recommendations
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of core cloud computing concepts
- Hands-on familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and the portal
- Fundamental knowledge of scripting or programming
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.
