Terraform on Microsoft Azure Training Course
Terraform on Microsoft Azure is a tool and service used for automating the provisioning and management of infrastructure on the Azure cloud platform.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level cloud engineers and IT professionals who wish to use Terraform to automate the deployment, management, and scaling of infrastructure on the Azure cloud platform.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basics of Terraform and its benefits in infrastructure as code.
- Set up and configure Terraform for Azure.
- Develop, test, and deploy Terraform configuration files for various Azure services.
- Use Terraform for managing and scaling Azure resources.
- Implement best practices for Terraform state management and version control.
- Integrate Terraform with Azure DevOps for automated deployments.
- Create reusable Terraform modules for consistent resource provisioning.
- Utilize advanced features of Terraform for complex infrastructure deployments.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Terraform
- What is Terraform?
- Benefits of using Terraform
- Key concepts and terminology
- Terraform vs. other infrastructure as code tools
Setting Up Your Environment
- Installing Terraform
- Setting up Visual Studio Code for Terraform development
- Creating and configuring Azure accounts
Getting Started with Terraform on Azure
- AzureRM provider configuration
- Authenticating to Azure
- Writing your first Terraform configuration
- Deploying a basic Azure resource
Managing Terraform State
- Understanding Terraform state
- Remote state management with Azure storage
- 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
- Terraform modules and reusability
- Using data sources and output variables
- Terraform expressions and functions
- Managing dependencies in Terraform
Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Introduction to Azure DevOps
- Setting up a CI/CD pipeline for Terraform
- Automating Terraform deployments with 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
- Setting Up Azure monitoring and alerts
- Scaling Azure resources with Terraform
- Implementing auto-scaling groups
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Debugging Terraform configurations
- Handling common errors and issues
- Terraform best practices and recommendations
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and portal
- Basic knowledge of scripting or programming
Audience
- Cloud engineers
- DevOps engineers
- IT professionals
- System administrators
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Testimonials (2)
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.
Brett Hawson - Reach Plc
Course - Terraform on Microsoft Azure
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