Course Outline
Overview of Terraform
- Definition and purpose of Terraform
- Strategic advantages for government operations
- Core principles and nomenclature
- Comparison with alternative infrastructure as code solutions
Environment Configuration
- Terraform installation procedures
- Configuring Visual Studio Code for development workflows
- Establishing and securing Azure accounts for government use
Initial Deployment on Azure
- Configuration of the AzureRM provider
- Azure authentication protocols
- Development of initial Terraform configurations
- Deployment of foundational Azure resources for government environments
Terraform State Management
- Fundamentals of Terraform state management
- Implementation of remote state storage via Azure
- Ensuring state locking and data consistency
Infrastructure Provisioning with Terraform
- Provisioning and administering Azure Virtual Machines
- Configuration of Azure network resources (VNet, Subnets, NSGs)
- Deployment of Azure storage accounts
- Establishment of Azure SQL Databases
Advanced Terraform Capabilities
- Utilization of modules for code reuse and modularity
- Leveraging data sources and output variables
- Application of Terraform expressions and built-in functions
- Management of resource dependencies
Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD)
- Introduction to Azure DevOps for government agencies
- Construction of CI/CD pipelines for Terraform workflows
- Automation of deployment processes using Azure DevOps
- Integration of GitHub Actions for continuous delivery within government systems
Secrets and Sensitive Data Management
- Secure storage of secrets via Azure Key Vault
- Integration of Key Vault with Terraform configurations
- Adherence to best practices for sensitive data handling
Infrastructure Monitoring and Scalability
- Configuration of Azure monitoring tools and alerting mechanisms
- Implementation of scalable architectures using Terraform
- Deployment of auto-scaling groups for dynamic resource management
Troubleshooting and Operational Guidelines
- Debugging techniques for Terraform configurations
- Resolution of common errors and operational issues
- Established best practices and recommendations for government implementations
Summary and Future Directions
Requirements
- Fundamental comprehension of cloud computing principles
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure platform tools and interface
- Foundational proficiency in scripting or development environments
Audience for government
- 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.