Deploying a Linux VM in Azure using Terraform

Building upon the basics of Terraform on Azure, this lab focuses on deploying a Linux Virtual Machine along with its associated networking components using advanced Terraform features. You'll learn how to structure your Terraform configurations across multiple files, handle sensitive data, work with complex variable types, and manage resource dependencies effectively.

In this lab, you will create a complete VM environment using Infrastructure as Code principles, incorporating best practices and advanced Terraform concepts that are commonly used in production environments.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this lab, you will be able to:

• Organize Terraform configurations using multiple files (main.tf, variables.tf, outputs.tf)
• Work with complex variable types and implement variable validation
• Use data sources to dynamically fetch Azure resource information
• Understand and manage both implicit and explicit resource dependencies
• Handle sensitive information securely in Terraform configurations
• Deploy a fully functional Linux VM with proper networking setup

Who is this lab for?

This lab is designed for:

• Cloud Engineers who have basic Terraform knowledge and want to advance their skills
• DevOps Engineers looking to implement production-grade infrastructure as code
• Infrastructure Developers who need to understand advanced Terraform concepts
• Azure Administrators wanting to automate complex resource deployments