Terraform on Azure: Automate Cloud Management with Infrastructure as Code

Topc 1. Introduction to Terraform in Azure

• What is Infrastructure as Code?
• What is Terraform?
• Why is Terraform useful?
• Terraform vs. Bicep

Topic 2. Setting Up Your Environment

• Install Terraform
• Setting up Terraform on Azure environment
• Setting up code for Azure DevOps

Topic 3. Getting Started with Terraform

• Terraform commands
• Terraform workspaces
• Terraform state

Topic 4. Creating with Terraform

• Calling Terraform provider
• Creating a resource group in Terraform

Topic 5. Terraform in Action

• Creating a virtual network
• Creating a subnet
• Creating an internal network interface
• Creating a virtual machine
• Deploying Terraform code

Prerequisite:

This is a intermediate course. Participants should have basic knowledge on the following subjects:

• Python
• Apache Spark

Software Requirement:

Download and unzip Apache Spark https://spark.apache.org/downloads.html.

HRDF Funding

Please refer to this video https://youtu.be/Kzpd-V1F9Xs

1-     HRD Corp Grant Helper

How to submit grant applications for HRD Corp Claimable Courses

2-     Employers are required to apply for the grant at least one week before training commences.

Employers must submit their applications with supporting documents, including invoices/quotations, trainer profiles, training schedule and course content.

3-     First, Login to Employer’s e-TRIS account -https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my

Second, Click Application

4-     Click Grant on the left side under Applications

5-     Click Apply Grant on the left side under Applications

6-     Click Apply

7-     Choose a Scheme Code and select HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Then, click Apply

8-     Scheme Code represents all types of training that suit the requirements provided by HRD Corp. Below are the list of schemes offered by HRD Corp:

9-     Select your Immediate Officer and click Next

10-  Select a Training Provider, then click Next

11-  Please select a training programme from the list, then key in all the required details and click Next

Select your desired training programme.

Give an explanation on why the participant is required to attend the training. E.g., related to their tasks/ career development, etc.

Explain the background and objective of this training.

Select a relevant focus area. For Employer-Specific Courses, select ‘Not Applicable’.

12-  If the training programme is a micro-credential programme, you are required to complete these 3 fields. Save and click Next

Insert MiCAS Application number

13-  Based on the nine (9) pillars listed below, HRD Corp Focus Area Courses are closely tied to support government initiatives towards nation building. As such, courses offered through the HRD Corp Focus Areas are designed to provide the workforce with skills required for current and future demands. Details of the focus areas are as follows:

14-  Please select a Course Title and Type of Training

15-  Select the correct type of training according to the actual type of training, or as mentioned in the training brochure:

16-  Please key in the Training Location and click Next

17-  Please select the Level of Certification and click Next

18-  Please follow the instructions and key in trainee details

19-  Click Add Batch, then click Save

20-  Click Add Trainee Details

21-  Please key in all the required details, then click Add

22-  Click Add if there are more participants. Once done, click Save

23-  Click Next

24-  Please key in the course fees and allowance details, then click Save

25-  Estimated cost includes the course fees/external trainer fees, allowances, and consumable training materials. Please comply with the HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix.

26-  Select Upfront Payment to Training Provider and key in the percentage from 0% to 30%. Then, click Save and Next

27-  Complete the declaration form and select a desired officer

28-  Add all the required documents, then click Add Attachment. Then, click Save and Submit Application

29-  Once the New Grant Application is successfully submitted, the Grant Officer will evaluate the application accordingly. The application may be queried if additional information is required.

The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox.

• Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
• DevOps Engineer
• Azure Solutions Architect
• Cloud Automation Specialist
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Developer
• Cloud Security Specialist
• Systems Administrator with Azure Focus
• Terraform Consultant
• Cloud Operations Engineer
• Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
• Technical Cloud Project Manager
• Cloud Systems Engineer
• Cloud Support Engineer
• Infrastructure Architect
• Configuration Manager
• Cloud Platform Developer
• IT Infrastructure Specialist
• DevSecOps Engineer
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Engineer
• Network Engineer with Cloud Focus

Truman Ng: Truman Ng is a ACTA certified trainer that graduated with Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from NUS in year 2002. He designed Artificial Intelligence (AI) controller for DC-DC Power Convertor by using Fuzzy Logic and Neural Network (NN) as his university Final Year Project.

Truman has over 15 years project experiences across Database & Web Design, PLC machinery, Data Center Design , Structure Cabling System(SCS) and Enterprise Network Design and Implementation. He used to be a network architect for Hewlett Packard, working with a group of virtual team from the US in handling network design and projects in the States.

Truman is the founder of Nexplore (S) Pte Ltd. He provides solutions of Cloud SaaS, IaaS & PaaS and Software Defined Network (SDN), VoIP and Internet Security. He was engaged by Huawei Global Training Center to provide 60+ consultations and trainings for Internet Service Providers(ISP) from Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Australia, Poland, Iran, South Africa, Swaziland, Cote Dlvoire, Syria, Uzbekistan, New Zealand and countries over the world.As achievement, Truman has successfully completed 100+ IT network projects for Bank, Hotel and Factory within 5 years.Truman is certified in PMP, Cisco CCNP, CCIP, CCDP, HP Ase and Huawei HCNP, HCIE R&S, HCNA Cloud, HCNA Security, etc.

Saw Chaik Lee: Saw Chaik Lee is a ACTA certified trainer. Saw Chaik Lee has 38 years experiences in the IT industry serving in both end-user and vendor environments. He has been in the training industry in the last 18 years, teaching courses in Cisco, Riverbed, Blue Coat, Check Point, CompTIA, Mile2, IAPP, Nokia and SUN Microsystems. He worked in several senior positions providing technical support (designing, implementing, maintenance), technical consulting and project management for local and multi-national system integrator companies, and MNCs in manufacturing and financial sector. Have diverse set of expertise covering Routing and Switching, Security, System administration (Windows/Unix), Voice and Data center virtualization. Developed and conducted over 40 plus courses ranging from Infocomm security essential, Telecommunication and Internet related topics.

Peter Cheong: Peter Cheong is a ACTA certified trainer. He specialise In IT related knowlege and conduct IT Training which Include Microsoft Window Server Technology (Wintel) and Linux - Centos/Red Hat. Comptia ,ITIL , Motorola Solution Trunking System and Cisco Networking. He worked in Motorola Solutions Conduct Motorola Astro 25 Trunking System For Police Force Malaysia (RMPnet),Taiwan Navy, Indonesia METRO POLDA (Police Force). After that he Join As IT Group Manager For W-Group which include 17 subsidiaries Companies in Real Estate Developer,Plantation. Building Management Services ,Contruction and also Fiber Opti Service Provider in Sabah,Malaysia.