- 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
Module 1: Introduction to Terraform
• What Is Terraform?
• Benefits of Using Terraform
• Key Concepts and Terminology
• Terraform Compared to Other Infrastructure as Code Tools
• Understanding Infrastructure as Code Principles
Module 2: Setting Up Your Environment
• Installing Terraform
• Preparing Your Development Environment
• Configuring Azure Accounts for Terraform
• Overview of Required Permissions and Roles
Module 3: Getting Started with Terraform on Azure
• AzureRM Provider Configuration
• Authenticating to Azure
• Writing Your First Terraform Configuration
• Deploying a Basic Azure Resource
Module 4: Managing Terraform State
• Understanding Terraform State Files
• Remote State Management Using Azure Storage
• State Locking and Consistency Mechanisms
• Best Practices for State Management
Module 5: Building Infrastructure with Terraform - Virtual Machines
• Creating and Managing Azure Virtual Machines
• Configuring Virtual Machine Settings
• Managing VM Availability and Scalability
• Understanding VM Extensions and Custom Scripts
Module 6: Building Infrastructure with Terraform - Networking
• Configuring Azure Virtual Networks (VNet)
• Managing Subnets and Network Security Groups (NSGs)
• Implementing Network Peering and Gateways
• Setting Up Azure Load Balancers
Module 7: Building Infrastructure with Terraform - Storage
• Deploying Azure Storage Accounts
• Configuring Blob, Table, and Queue Storage
• Setting Access Controls and Policies
• Managing Storage Account Replication and Performance
Module 8: Building Infrastructure with Terraform - Databases
• Setting Up Azure SQL Databases
• Configuring Database Servers and Firewalls
• Understanding Database Scaling Options
• Managing Backups and Restore Procedures
Module 9: Advanced Terraform Features - Modules
• Introduction to Terraform Modules
• Creating and Using Reusable Modules
• Managing Module Versions and Dependencies
• Best Practices for Module Design
Module 10: Advanced Terraform Features - Data and Outputs
• Using Data Sources in Terraform
• Defining and Using Output Variables
• Working with Terraform Expressions and Functions
• Handling Complex Resource Dependencies
Module 11: Dependency Management in Terraform
• Understanding Resource Dependencies
• Using Explicit Dependencies
• Managing Parallel Resource Creation
• Avoiding Circular Dependencies
Module 12: Continuous Integration and Deployment Fundamentals
• Overview of CI/CD Concepts
• Benefits of Automating Terraform Deployments
• Common CI/CD Pipelines for Infrastructure as Code
• Introduction to Infrastructure Testing
Module 13: Azure DevOps for Terraform
• Setting Up Azure DevOps Projects
• Creating Pipelines for Terraform Deployment
• Managing Pipeline Variables and Secrets
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Pipeline Runs
Module 14: GitHub Actions for Terraform Automation
• Introduction to GitHub Actions
• Building Workflows for Terraform
• Managing Secrets Securely in GitHub
• Integrating Pull Requests with Terraform Plans
Module 15: Handling Secrets and Sensitive Data
• Managing Secrets with Azure Key Vault
• Integrating Key Vault with Terraform Configurations
• Best Practices for Secret Management
• Protecting Sensitive Outputs and Logs
Module 16: Monitoring Azure Infrastructure
• Setting Up Azure Monitoring and Alerts
• Using Metrics and Logs for Infrastructure Health
• Configuring Diagnostic Settings
• Responding to Alerts and Incidents
Module 17: Scaling Azure Resources with Terraform
• Principles of Infrastructure Scaling
• Configuring Manual and Auto-Scaling Groups
• Managing Scaling Policies and Triggers
• Optimising Cost and Performance
Module 18: Troubleshooting Terraform Configurations
• Debugging Terraform Plans and Applies
• Handling Common Errors and Issues
• Reading and Interpreting Terraform Logs
• Strategies for Rollback and Recovery
Module 19: Security Best Practices for Terraform on Azure
• Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Securing Terraform State Files
• Managing Access to Azure Resources
• Auditing and Compliance Considerations