Course Outline
Introduction to Terraform
- Definition and overview of Terraform
- Key benefits of adopting Terraform
- Core concepts and terminology
- Comparing Terraform with other Infrastructure as Code tools
Environment Setup
- Installation of Terraform
- Configuring Visual Studio Code for Terraform development
- Creation and configuration of Azure accounts
Initial Steps with Terraform on Azure
- Configuring the AzureRM provider
- Authentication processes for Azure
- Drafting the first Terraform configuration
- Deployment of basic Azure resources
Terraform State Management
- Concepts of Terraform state
- Managing remote state using Azure storage
- Ensuring state locking and consistency
Infrastructure Construction with Terraform
- Creation and administration of Azure Virtual Machines
- Configuration of Azure Networking (VNet, Subnets, NSGs)
- Deployment of Azure storage accounts
- Setup of Azure SQL Databases
Advanced Terraform Capabilities
- Utilizing Terraform modules for reusability
- Application of data sources and output variables
- Working with Terraform expressions and functions
- Managing dependencies within Terraform
Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Overview of Azure DevOps
- Establishing a CI/CD pipeline for Terraform
- Automation of Terraform deployments via Azure DevOps
- Integration of GitHub actions for continuous delivery
Secrets and Sensitive Data Management
- Secret management using Azure Key Vault
- Integrating Key Vault with Terraform workflows
- Best practices for handling secrets
Infrastructure Monitoring and Scaling
- Configuration of Azure monitoring and alerts
- Scaling Azure resources using Terraform
- Implementation of auto-scaling groups
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Debugging Terraform configurations
- Resolution of common errors and issues
- Recommended best practices for Terraform
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental comprehension of cloud computing principles
- Proficiency 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.
