Terraform Bootcamp: Build Azure Infrastructure

Join Pravin Mishra's Terraform Bootcamp – a practical workshop designed to get you hands-on with Terraform fundamentals, modules, state management, and more.

This session is perfect for:

• DevOps Engineers
• Cloud Architects
• SREs
• Developers transitioning to DevOps

No fluff – just real, applicable Terraform skills.

🎯 What you'll gain:
- Real-world project demos
- Deep understanding of IaaC
- Best practices for managing infra at scale
- Guidance from an industry expert with 15+ years of cloud experience

📅 Duration: 2 to 3 hours

• 16:30 – 17:00 | Doors Open & Networking
  Arrive early, grab a drink, and connect with fellow cloud and DevOps enthusiasts.
• 17:00 – 18:15 | Terraform Bootcamp – Part 1
  Kick off the session with core concepts: Introduction, Providers, Variables & Meta-Arguments.
• 18:15 – 18:30 | Coffee Break ☕
  Refresh, recharge, and chat with peers.
• 18:30 – 20:00 | Terraform Bootcamp – Part 2
  Dive into Modules, State File, and Workspaces with real-world demos and practices.
• 20:00 – 20:30 | Wrap-Up & Networking
  Q&A, share takeaways, connect with others, and explore collaboration opportunities.

📍 Venue: (Yet to come)
👤 Hosted by: Pravin Mishra – AWS/Azure/DevOps-Lead Engineer/Architect | Freelance Consultant | AWS Authorized Instructor | Author of the THREE books Cloud Computing with AWS, Mastering AWS DevOps & Git and GitHub for Modern Software Development

## Agenda

1. Introduction to Terraform

• What is Terraform and Why It Matters
• Declarative IaC vs Imperative Tools
• Installing Terraform & Setting Up CLI

2. Terraform Providers, Variables & Advanced Features

• Working with AWS, Azure, and other providers
• Input/Output Variables
• Locals, Conditional Logic, and Dynamic Blocks

3. Terraform Modules

• Why Modules Matter
• Writing and Using Reusable Modules
• Creating Your Own Module from Scratch

4. Terraform Meta-Arguments

• `count`, `for_each`, `depends_on`
• Real-world use cases and caveats

5. Terraform State File

• How Terraform Tracks Resources
• Remote State Storage (e.g., Azure blog, S3 + DynamoDB)
• State Locking & Best Practices

6. Terraform Workspaces

• Isolating Environments (Dev, Staging, Prod)
• Managing Workspace-Specific Variables