Terraform on Azure 2021

Unlock the power of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and Azure! This project-based, hands-on course will equip you with the skills to build production-grade Azure infrastructure using Terraform. Go from theory to practice by tackling real-world challenges and mastering essential Terraform concepts.

Why Terraform & Azure?

Terraform is a highly sought-after skillset for modern cloud professionals. Learn why it's essential for automating infrastructure deployments and managing complex cloud environments.

Getting Started with Azure CloudShell

We'll guide you through setting up Azure CloudShell, your powerful command-line interface for seamless Terraform development directly within Azure. Get ready to start coding immediately!

Core Terraform Fundamentals:

• What is Terraform? Understand the core principles and benefits of using Terraform for infrastructure management.
• Getting Started with Azure CloudShell: A step-by-step guide to configuring your environment.
• Project Setup: Learn how to structure your projects for efficient Terraform development.
• Terraform Configuration Files: Master the creation of Terraform configuration files to define your infrastructure.
• Authenticating with the Azure Provider: Securely connect Terraform to your Azure account using the Azure Provider.
• Terraform Init, Plan, and Apply: Understand the workflow of Terraform – initialization, planning, and applying changes.
• Resource Dependencies: Learn how to define dependencies between resources for proper deployment order.
• Interpolation in Terraform: Dynamically create resources using variables and data sources.

Deep Dive into Terraform State:

Understanding Terraform state is crucial for reliable infrastructure management. We'll explore:

• Why Terraform Needs State: Learn the importance of state for tracking infrastructure changes.
• State File Inter-workings: Examine how the state file manages your infrastructure.
• Centralized State Storage: Implement secure and collaborative state management using remote state.
• Retrieving Output from State: Extract valuable information from your deployed infrastructure.

Dynamic Infrastructure with Terraform Variables:

Make your infrastructure configurations flexible and reusable:

• Variable Blocks: Create variable blocks to define configurable parameters.
• Input Methods: Learn various methods for inputting values into your Terraform configurations.
• Variable Types: Understand common variable types and their use cases.

Terraform Modules for Reusability:

Build modular and reusable infrastructure components:

• Creating Terraform Modules: Learn how to create self-contained modules for specific infrastructure tasks.
• Passing Data Between Modules: Share data and configuration between modules.
• Using Modules from GitHub: Leverage existing Terraform modules from the Terraform Registry and GitHub.
• Terraform Registry: Explore the vast library of pre-built modules available in the Terraform Registry.

HCL (HashiCorp Configuration Language):

HCL empowers you to create powerful and flexible infrastructure code:

• Functions, Conditions, Loops, and Expressions: Utilize HCL's features for dynamic infrastructure deployments.
• Dynamic Blocks: Create flexible resource blocks that adapt to different configurations.
• Scalable Resources: Define resources that automatically scale based on defined criteria.

By the end of this course, you'll be proficient in using Terraform to automate Azure infrastructure deployments, manage resources effectively, and build scalable, reliable cloud solutions.