Certainly! Here are the minimum required prerequisites for successfully undertaking the Terraform Certified Associate with Azure course:

• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and services, particularly with Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with Azure services such as Azure Virtual Networks, VMs, Storage, and Resource Groups.
• Experience with command-line interfaces and shell environments (e.g., PowerShell for Windows, Bash for MacOS/Linux).
• Fundamental knowledge of software development principles and Version Control Systems (e.g., Git).
• Awareness of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts, though in-depth experience is not mandatory.
• Basic knowledge of JSON and/or HCL (HashiCorp Configuration Language) syntax is helpful but not required.
• An active Azure account to perform hands-on exercises throughout the course.

These prerequisites are designed to ensure that learners can fully engage with the course material and understand the concepts being taught. They serve as a foundation to maximize the learning experience.

Target Audience for Terraform Certified Associate with Azure

The Terraform Certified Associate with Azure course is designed for IT professionals seeking expertise in infrastructure automation and cloud services.

• Cloud Engineers
• DevOps Engineers
• Infrastructure Architects
• Systems Administrators
• Security Engineers
• Software Developers interested in DevOps practices
• IT Managers overseeing cloud infrastructure
• Technical Project Managers
• Professionals working on Azure environments
• Individuals aiming for the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate certification

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Terraform Certified Associate with Azure?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

Gain proficiency in Terraform with Azure through a comprehensive course that covers infrastructure as code, resource management, and best practices for state management and team collaboration.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the selection criteria for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and identify the unique advantages of using Terraform.
• Install and configure Terraform on different operating systems and select an appropriate IDE for Terraform development.
• Set up an Azure account and master the foundational Terraform commands: init, plan, and apply.
• Construct and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Terraform, including virtual networks, VMs, storage, and load balancers.
• Comprehend Terraform state files and the principles of desired versus current infrastructure states.
• Employ advanced Terraform concepts such as variables, outputs, conditional expressions, functions, and dynamic blocks for scalable configurations.
• Utilize Terraform provisioners for resource initialization and configuration management post-deployment.
• Learn how to effectively use Terraform modules and workspaces to adhere to the DRY principle and manage multiple environments.
• Implement remote state management strategies to enhance team collaboration and maintain state security.
• Integrate Terraform with version control systems like GIT and securely manage Terraform states, including importing existing resources.