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https://github.com/azurespheredev/terraformazure

Learning to build an Azure lab environment using Terraform.
https://github.com/azurespheredev/terraformazure

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Learning to build an Azure lab environment using Terraform.

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# Azure with Terraform Learning Journey! WIP



Build an Azure lab environment using Terraform. Journey into mastering infrastructure as code by creating a real-world cloud architecture that can also be used as a learning lab. Gain hands-on experience with tools like GitHub, Azure DevOps pipelines, and configuring virtual machines. This project focuses on incremental learning to develop skills one step at a time. 🚀🌐🧭



## Step 1: Set Up Your Toolkit



- [Install Terraform on Windows with Azure PowerShell](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/developer/terraform/get-started-windows-powershell)

- [Write basic Terraform scripts to interact with Azure services.](https://developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tutorials/azure-get-started)



## Step 2: Deploy Network & Virtual Machines



- [Build your Azure network with Terraform, testing components like VNETs and subnets.](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/developer/terraform/hub-spoke-on-prem)

- [Quickstart: Use Terraform to create a Windows VM](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/quick-create-terraform)



## Step 3: Connect & Automate



- Link your Azure account with your GitHub repository.

- Set up GitHub Actions for automated workflows.

- Connect your GitHub repository with Azure DevOps.

- Prepare Azure DevOps for pipeline creation and Terraform integration.



## Step 4: Build Your Foundation



- Write a YAML pipeline for Terraform deployments and test it.

- Use Terraform to create and destroy a sub-tenant for controlled deployments.

- Apply simple configurations like Azure AD, storage blobs, or basic applications (e.g., WordPress).

- Destroy them afterwards for a solid foundation.



## Step 5: Learn & Expand



- With each apply/destroy cycle, build upon previous components, creating a more complex lab.

- Use Git branches to manage different stages of your lab's evolution.

- Continuously learn and add new features, exploring advanced Terraform techniques and community resources.



## Bonus Tips



- Start with smaller, independent modules for easier testing and debugging.

- Utilize Terraform state management for consistent deployments.

- Follow IaC best practices for clean and maintainable code.



## Ready to Start?

... me too! 



## Helpful Links



- [Terraform Azure | HashiCorp](https://developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tutorials/azure-get-started)

- [Terraform Azure | Microsoft](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/developer/terraform/)

- [Create on-premises virtual network in Azure using Terraform](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/developer/terraform/hub-spoke-on-prem)

- [Quickstart: Create a lab in Azure DevTest Labs using Terraform](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devtest-labs/quickstarts/create-lab-windows-vm-terraform)

- [Quickstart: Use Terraform to create a Windows VM - Azure Virtual Machines](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/quick-create-terraform)

- [Deploying an Azure Windows VM using Terraform IaC](https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/deploying-an-azure-windows-vm-using-terraform-iac/)

- [Azure - Provisioning a Windows Virtual Machine using Terraform](https://www.patrickkoch.dev/posts/post_12/)

- [The Infrastructure Developer's Guide to Terraform: Azure Edition](https://cloudacademy.com/learning-paths/terraform-on-azure-01-1-2658/)

- [Terraform on Azure | Udemy](https://www.udemy.com/course/terraform-on-azure/)



## Contributions

Contributions are welcome. Please open an issue or submit a pull request if you have any suggestions, questions, or would like to contribute to the project.



### GNU General Public License

This script is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.



This script is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.



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