Terraform on Microsoft Azure Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to advanced DevOps engineers, system administrators, and system architects who wish to enhance their Terraform skills and proficiency in managing complex infrastructure deployments for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop and maintain Terraform projects at scale.
• Demonstrate expertise with HCL and advanced expression language capabilities and practices.
• Utilize various automation tools and processes for managing Terraform operations in continuous integration and delivery pipelines, including testing and quality assurance tools and processes.
• Serve as an expert in any existing or new Terraform project or module for government.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate to advanced-level DevOps engineers, cloud architects, and infrastructure specialists who wish to enhance their skills in managing and orchestrating distributed infrastructure using Terraform's advanced features for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Leverage Terraform's advanced capabilities to create dynamic, scalable infrastructure.
• Structure and manage Terraform modules for optimal reusability and efficiency in public sector environments.
• Integrate Terraform with CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless automation for government workflows.
• Effectively debug and troubleshoot complex Terraform configurations.
• Implement best practices for maintaining and scaling cloud infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring alignment with governance and accountability standards.

This training enables participants to enhance their Microsoft Azure solution design skills for government.

Upon completion of this training, participants will understand the features and capabilities of Azure services, enabling them to identify trade-offs and make informed decisions for designing public and hybrid cloud solutions for government.

Throughout the training, participants will define the appropriate infrastructure and platform solutions to meet the required functional, operational, and deployment requirements through the solution life-cycle for government.

The Azure Bot Service integrates the capabilities of the Microsoft Bot Framework and Azure Functions to facilitate the rapid development of intelligent bots for government.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to efficiently create an intelligent bot using Microsoft Azure.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of intelligent bots
• Learn how to develop intelligent bots using cloud applications for government
• Gain proficiency in using the Microsoft Bot Framework, the Bot Builder SDK, and the Azure Bot Service
• Comprehend the design principles of bots through bot patterns
• Create their first intelligent bot using Microsoft Azure

Audience

• Developers
• Hobbyists
• Engineers
• IT Professionals

Format of the Course

• Part lecture, part discussion, with exercises and extensive hands-on practice

In this instructor-led, live training in US Empire (onsite or remote), participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts, components, and services of Microsoft Azure as they work through the development of a sample cloud application for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the foundational aspects of Microsoft Azure
• Familiarize themselves with the various Azure tools and services
• Acquire the skills necessary to leverage Azure for building cloud applications for government

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to use Terraform to plan and build cloud infrastructure for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Terraform for government use.
• Implement an "infrastructure as code" approach to managing both private and public cloud environments for government operations.
• Write declarative configuration files for more efficient change management and collaboration within government agencies.
• Enhance transparency in the infrastructure procurement process for government projects.
• Create, launch, and remove resources across different infrastructure providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, OpenStack, VMware, etc.) from a single tool, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is designed for DevOps engineers who have little to no prior experience managing infrastructure. Participants will learn to use Terraform to automate the setup and deployment of IT resources both on-premises and in the cloud.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Terraform for government use.
• Implement an infrastructure as code approach to managing IT environments for government agencies.
• Create, launch, and dismantle infrastructure from within a single tool.
• Write declarative configuration files that can be managed like any other source code in a version control system.
• Quickly update configuration files to effectively respond to changing compute resource needs.
• Collaborate with other infrastructure engineers by sharing configuration files in a common code repository.
• Enhance transparency in the infrastructure procurement process for government.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers with basic experience in managing infrastructure who wish to use Terraform to design, build, and automate multiple environment configurations and complex DevOps processes for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up workspaces for multiple environments using Terraform.
• Understand best practices in managing infrastructure at scale for government operations.
• Leverage advanced tools and CLI configurations in Terraform for enhanced efficiency.
• Design and develop complex Terraform modules tailored to public sector needs.
• Acquire expertise in advanced HCL operators and coding techniques for secure and robust infrastructure.
• Implement security hardening and code analysis to ensure compliance with government standards.
• Automate testing processes and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment workflows for government projects.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to utilize Terraform on AWS to plan and construct cloud infrastructure for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Terraform on AWS for government applications.
• Implement an "infrastructure as code" methodology to manage AWS cloud environments efficiently for government operations.
• Create, deploy, and dismantle infrastructure using a single tool, enhancing operational consistency for government projects.
• Write declarative configuration files that can be managed like any other source code in a version control system, ensuring transparency and accountability for government workflows.
• Rapidly update configuration files to effectively respond to changing compute resource needs within government agencies.
• Collaborate with other infrastructure engineers by sharing configuration files in a common code repository, fostering teamwork and standardization for government projects.
• Enhance transparency and governance in the procurement process of cloud infrastructure for government entities.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to use Terraform on GCP to plan and build cloud infrastructure for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Terraform on GCP to meet public sector standards.
• Implement an "infrastructure as code" approach to efficiently manage both private and public cloud environments for government.
• Create, launch, and dismantle infrastructure from within a single tool, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows.
• Write declarative configuration files that can be managed like any other source code in a version control system, enhancing governance and accountability.
• Quickly update configuration files to effectively respond to changing compute resource requirements for government operations.
• Collaborate with other infrastructure engineers by sharing configuration files in a common code repository, fostering transparency and collaboration within the public sector.
• Improve transparency in the infrastructure procurement process for government projects.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level DevOps engineers who wish to utilize Terraform to build and manage real infrastructure projects in a cloud environment for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Learn to write and manage Terraform configurations effectively.
• Master the application of Terraform for infrastructure automation across AWS, Azure, and GCP in a government context.
• Leverage Terraform's advanced features, including workspaces and modules, for enhanced project management.
• Integrate Terraform with CI/CD pipelines and Terraform Cloud to facilitate team collaboration and streamline workflows for government operations.

Terraform is an open-source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool designed to facilitate the provisioning, management, and orchestration of both cloud and on-premises resources through a declarative configuration language.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is targeted at beginner-level infrastructure and DevOps professionals who are interested in learning Terraform fundamentals and applying IaC patterns to on-premises environments and Azure-managed virtual devices for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Terraform along with essential tools for integrating on-premises and Azure environments for government.
• Author, validate, and apply Terraform configurations using HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL) to create and manage infrastructure.
• Utilize remote state backends (Azure Storage) and state locking to ensure safe collaboration.
• Manage Azure virtual devices (VMs, Virtual Desktop components) and on-premises resources via Terraform providers for government.
• Implement modules, variables, workspaces, and best practices for reusable IaC in a public sector context.
• Integrate Terraform with CI/CD pipelines to automate infrastructure deployments for government workflows.
• Apply basic security measures, secrets management, drift detection, and operational practices for IaC in hybrid environments for government.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion sessions.
• Guided hands-on labs and live demonstrations.
• Capstone project to design and deploy a sample on-prem + Azure device environment using Terraform for government.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training tailored to specific needs, please contact us to arrange.

This course is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to effectively utilize Terraform, the leading Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool. Through a combination of expert instruction, practical exercises, and real-world examples, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Terraform's capabilities and learn how to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure across multiple cloud providers for government use.

This advanced course is tailored for experienced Terraform users who are prepared to elevate their skills to a higher level. Participants will delve into sophisticated techniques for constructing, managing, and securing intricate cloud infrastructure at scale. Utilizing a blend of comprehensive instruction, hands-on laboratories, and practical case studies, attendees will gain mastery over the complexities of Terraform, thereby unlocking its full potential for government applications.

Building upon foundational Terraform knowledge, this intermediate course explores advanced features and techniques that enhance robust, collaborative, and secure infrastructure management for government. Through a combination of comprehensive instruction, hands-on labs, and real-world scenarios, participants will develop the expertise to address complex infrastructure deployments and optimize their Terraform workflows in alignment with public sector standards.