Azure with Terraform Learning Journey! WIP

Build Azure lab environments 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. 🚀🌐🧭

Bonus Tips

• Start with smaller, independent modules for easier testing and debugging.
  • EXAMPLE 1: .\v-network.md (Lab Network - Base for remaining modules)
  • EXAMPLE 2: .\modules\vm-jumpbox (Windows Client and Linux Desktop)
    • NOTE: Full automation of jumpbox capabilities are "WIP"
  • EXAMPLE 3: .\modules\vm-dc1 (Domain Controller with Dev Tools)
  • EXAMPLE 4: .\modules\sql-ha (Domain Controller w/ SQL Always On Cluster)
• Utilize Terraform state management for consistent deployments.
• Follow IaC best practices for clean and maintainable code.
• Look for *.md files, comments ('#'), and instructions (more '#' & '/') throughout!

Ready to Start?

... me too!

Step 1: Set Up Your Toolkit

• Install Terraform on Windows with Azure PowerShell
• Write basic Terraform scripts to interact with Azure services.

Step 2: Deploy Network & Virtual Machines

• Build your Azure network with Terraform, testing components like VNETs and subnets.
• Quickstart: Use Terraform to create a Windows VM

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.

Helpful Links

• Terraform Azure | HashiCorp
• Terraform Azure | Microsoft
• Create on-premises virtual network in Azure using Terraform
• Quickstart: Create a lab in Azure DevTest Labs using Terraform
• Quickstart: Use Terraform to create a Windows VM - Azure Virtual Machines
• Deploying an Azure Windows VM using Terraform IaC
• Azure - Provisioning a Windows Virtual Machine using Terraform
• The Infrastructure Developer's Guide to Terraform: Azure Edition
• Terraform on Azure | Udemy

Contributions

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request if you have suggestions or enhancements.

License

This script is distributed without any warranty; use at your own risk. This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3. See GNU GPL v3 for details.