[May 2025] Mastering Terraform on Azure: Automating Cloud Infra with IaC

Location: In Person @ LaFleur Marketing

Agenda:

• 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM: Welcome and Introductions
• 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM:
  Mastering Terraform on Azure: Automating Cloud Infrastructure with IaC - Chris "Woody" Woodruff, Architect at Real Time Technologies

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is transforming cloud operations, with Terraform taking the lead. This talk will explore how Terraform enables scalable, repeatable, and efficient infrastructure deployment, particularly on Microsoft Azure. Whether you're a novice or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will provide essential insights into managing cloud infrastructure with Terraform.

We will cover core concepts such as providers, resources, state management, and best practices for organizing configurations. You’ll see how Terraform streamlines deployment in Azure, from setting up basic resources to developing modular architectures.

Our demonstration will highlight the use of Terraform modules, managing multiple environments with workspaces, and ensuring state consistency through real-world Azure examples. We’ll also discuss security considerations, policy enforcement, and automating DevOps processes in CI/CD pipelines.

By the end of this session, you’ll have practical strategies to optimize your cloud operations with Terraform on Azure—whether you are a developer, system administrator, or cloud architect. Don't miss this chance to enhance your approach to cloud infrastructure!.

• 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM: Networking and wrap-up.