Course Outline
Introduction to Terraform for Government
- What is Terraform?
- Benefits of Using Terraform for Government Operations
- Key Concepts and Terminology in Terraform
- Terraform Compared to Other Infrastructure as Code Tools
Setting Up Your Environment for Government Use
- Installing Terraform for Government Systems
- Configuring Visual Studio Code for Terraform Development in the Public Sector
- Creating and Configuring Azure Accounts for Government Entities
Getting Started with Terraform on Azure for Government
- AzureRM Provider Configuration for Government Projects
- Authenticating to Azure for Government Users
- Writing Your First Terraform Configuration for Government Resources
- Deploying a Basic Azure Resource for Government Operations
Managing Terraform State for Government Projects
- Understanding Terraform State in the Context of Government Systems
- Remote State Management with Azure Storage for Government Use
- State Locking and Consistency for Government Environments
Building Infrastructure with Terraform for Government
- Creating and Managing Azure Virtual Machines for Government Operations
- Configuring Azure Networking (VNet, Subnets, NSGs) for Government Needs
- Deploying Azure Storage Accounts for Government Data
- Setting Up Azure SQL Databases for Government Applications
Advanced Terraform Features for Government Use
- Terraform Modules and Reusability in Government Projects
- Using Data Sources and Output Variables for Government Configurations
- Terraform Expressions and Functions for Government Scenarios
- Managing Dependencies in Terraform for Government Workflows
Continuous Integration and Deployment for Government
- Introduction to Azure DevOps for Government Entities
- Setting Up a CI/CD Pipeline for Terraform in Government Projects
- Automating Terraform Deployments with Azure DevOps for Government
- Integrating GitHub Actions for Continuous Delivery in Government Workflows
Handling Secrets and Sensitive Data for Government
- Managing Secrets with Azure Key Vault for Government Use
- Integrating Key Vault with Terraform for Government Security
- Best Practices for Secret Management in Government Environments
Monitoring and Scaling Infrastructure for Government
- Setting Up Azure Monitoring and Alerts for Government Systems
- Scaling Azure Resources with Terraform for Government Operations
- Implementing Auto-Scaling Groups for Government Workloads
Troubleshooting and Best Practices for Government Use
- Debugging Terraform Configurations for Government Projects
- Handling Common Errors and Issues in Government Environments
- Terraform Best Practices and Recommendations for Government Operations
Summary and Next Steps for Government Entities
Requirements
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts for government
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and portal
- Basic knowledge of scripting or programming
Audience
- Cloud engineers
- DevOps engineers
- IT professionals
- System administrators
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.
