Course Outline
Introduction to Terraform
- Overview: What is Terraform?
- Key benefits of utilizing Terraform.
- Essential concepts and terminology.
- Comparing Terraform with other infrastructure as code tools.
Setting Up Your Environment
- Installing Terraform.
- Configuring Visual Studio Code for Terraform development.
- Creating and configuring Azure accounts.
Getting Started with Terraform on Azure
- Configuring the AzureRM provider.
- Authenticating to Azure services.
- 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.
- Managing state locking and ensuring 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
- Building Terraform modules for reusability.
- Using data sources and output variables.
- Writing Terraform expressions and functions.
- Managing dependencies within Terraform.
Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Introduction to Azure DevOps.
- Setting up 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.
- Best practices for secret management.
Monitoring and Scaling Infrastructure
- Setting Up Azure monitoring and alerts.
- Scaling Azure resources using Terraform.
- Implementing auto-scaling groups.
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Debugging Terraform configurations.
- Handling common errors and issues.
- Reviewing Terraform best practices and recommendations.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and the Azure portal.
- Basic knowledge of 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.
