Fundamentals of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as Code

OVERVIEW

Enhance your team’s proficiency in managing Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform. This immersive workshop begins with foundational principles of Terraform in Azure, progressing to intermediate and advanced techniques for optimizing and automating infrastructure deployments.

Azure cloud infrastructure serves as the foundation for business applications and processes. As environments grow, in size and complexity, managing them becomes increasingly challenging. Many IT departments are transitioning to infrastructure-as-code (IaC) to improve operational efficiency. This workshop will cover essential topics, including installation, configuration, and basic commands, with hands-on exercises focused on creating and deploying basic Azure infrastructure as well as advanced Terraform concepts.

In the first session, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of Terraform within Azure environments. This includes installation, configuration, and basic commands, along with practical exercises for creating and deploying Azure infrastructure. Additionally, participants will learn best practices for writing and managing Terraform code to enhance repeatability, scalability, and maintainability.

The second session delves into advanced Terraform topics, including modules, state management, lifecycle management, and CI/CD integration. It will also cover security and compliance considerations, troubleshooting techniques, and optimization strategies for Terraform deployments in Azure.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Deep exploration of foundational and advanced Terraform techniques in Azure.
• Practical lab experience Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Best practices to enhance scalability and maintainability.
• Understand security and compliance best practices when using Terraform in Azure.
• Troubleshoot and optimize Terraform deployments for better performance.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the completion of the engagement, participants will:

• Understand the fundamentals of Terraform and its importance in Azure environments.
• Gain practical skills in creating and deploying Azure infrastructure using Terraform.
• Learn advanced Terraform techniques for managing complex Azure infrastructure.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated Terraform deployments in Azure.
• Ensure Terraform practices align with Azure’s security and compliance standards.

AGENDA

• Duration: Up to 8 Hours
• Objective: Establish a foundational understanding of Terraform’s role in Azure environments and build essential skills for deploying basic infrastructure effectively.
• Activities:
• Understanding the fundamentals of Terraform and its importance in Azure environments.
• Hands-on exercises to create and deploy basic Azure infrastructure using Terraform in a lab environment.
• Best practices for writing and managing Terraform code to enhance repeatability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Develop basic skills in creating and deploying Azure infrastructure using Terraform.
• Learn foundational best practices for managing Terraform code.

• Duration: Up to 8 Hours
• Objective: Advance your skills with Terraform in Azure by mastering complex infrastructure setups, automation via CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring secure, compliant deployments.
• Activities:
• Implementing Terraform in CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure deployments.
• Security and compliance considerations when using Terraform in Azure.
• Troubleshooting and optimizing Terraform deployments in Azure.
• Master advanced Terraform techniques to manage complex Azure infrastructure.

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