Terraform for Azure: An Introduction
Discover how to master infrastructure as code (IaC) with Terraform on Microsoft Azure. Learn how to automate the deployment and management of cloud resources, improve scalability, and streamline your cloud infrastructure management process. This comprehensive course provides you with the foundational skills needed to use Terraform to build, configure, and maintain your Azure environments efficiently.
What You Will Learn
Course Design & Structure
When designing this course, we focused on guiding you from a complete novice to a proficient user of Terraform for Azure. Imagine a series of interactive sessions, structured modules, and practical exercises, all designed to give you a solid understanding of how to manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform. Each part is carefully organized to ensure a smooth learning experience—from understanding the basics of infrastructure as code (IaC) to applying it in real-world Azure environments. No prior expertise is assumed; we start from the fundamentals and build up to more advanced topics.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will feel confident in your ability to use Terraform to automate the deployment and management of Azure resources. The skills you gain will be practical and applicable in real-world scenarios, allowing you to efficiently manage infrastructure at scale. Whether you're looking to optimize cloud resource provisioning or implement IaC best practices, this course prepares you to tackle Azure infrastructure challenges with ease.
Terraform Tools and Techniques
Dive into the world of Terraform and learn how to manage your Azure environment effectively. This course will teach you to automate cloud resource provisioning using Terraform scripts, enabling you to build, scale, and maintain cloud environments effortlessly. You'll explore Azure-specific modules, understand how to write reusable Terraform configurations, and implement infrastructure-as-code workflows. Whether you're new to Terraform or looking to improve your skills, you’ll gain hands-on experience that will boost your expertise in Azure infrastructure management.
Agile Methodologies
Throughout the course, you'll also be introduced to Agile methodologies and how they complement Terraform and Azure. You'll apply Agile principles in infrastructure management, streamlining processes for efficient cloud resource deployment. By working through real-world scenarios, you’ll gain insights into leveraging Terraform in fast-paced, iterative cloud environments, ensuring continuous delivery and integration with Azure.
Prerequisites
Participants should have a basic understanding of Azure services, general cloud computing concepts, and a familiarity with infrastructure management. Prior knowledge of Terraform is not required but having an understanding of basic scripting or IaC principles will be helpful.
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Have some knowledge of cloud computing in Azure features and services. The AZ-104: Azure Administrator course is highly recommended as a prerequisite for this course.
If you are looking to gain base knowledge of Azure, check out the AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals course.
Who Should Enroll
DevOps Engineers looking to automate Azure resource management
IT Professionals aiming to specialize in Azure Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
System Administrators interested in learning Terraform to manage Azure environments
Cloud Architects and Developers who manage and deploy resources in Azure using IaC
Course Format
The course includes a blend of interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and practical demos. It is delivered digitally with self-paced learning modules and exercises designed to solidify your knowledge of Terraform on Azure. On average, students complete the course in 3-4 weeks, depending on the learning pace.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will gain the skills and knowledge needed to manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform. While this course does not directly lead to a formal certification, it provides a strong foundation for anyone preparing for Terraform Associate certification or Azure-related IaC qualifications.
Last Updated 07 / 2024
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Course Curriculum
- Lecture: What is Terraform? (2:27)
- Lecture: How is Terraform used in Azure? (2:04)
- Demo: First Look at Terraform Code (11:08)
- Demo: Installing Terraform (3:04)
- Demo: Variable Configurations (3:37)
- Demo: Setting up Authentication in Azure for Terraform part 1 (5:09)
- Demo: Setting up Authentication in Azure for Terraform part 2 (2:56)
- Demo: Creating a Storage Acount with Terraform (8:57)
- Demo: Creating a Dev Environment in Terraform (21:25)
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