AzureTerraformStarterKit

Jumpstart your Azure infrastructure journey with this Terraform Starter Kit, designed to provide you with a solid foundation for creating, provisioning, and managing Azure resources using Terraform.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Getting Started
• Repository Structure
• Usage
• Contributing
• License

Introduction

This repository serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals looking to dive into cloud infrastructure automation using Terraform. Whether you're new to Terraform or aiming to enhance your existing skills, this Starter Kit offers you a collection of carefully curated scripts, best practices, and industry insights to help you succeed.

Getting Started

To get started, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository: Begin by cloning this repository to your local machine using git clone.

2. Configure Azure Credentials: Configure your Azure credentials using environment variables, a service principal, or Managed Identity. Ensure you have the necessary permissions to create resources in the target Azure subscription.

3. Customize Variables: Review the variables in variables.tf and adjust them according to your project's requirements. You can also modify the terraform.tfvars file with specific values.

4. Initialize Terraform: Run terraform init to initialize the project. This downloads the necessary providers and prepares your environment.

5. Deploy Resources: Execute terraform apply to create the defined Azure resources. Review the plan and confirm the deployment.

Repository Structure

The repository follows a structured layout for ease of navigation:

• main.tf: Contains the primary Terraform configuration, defining Azure resources to be provisioned.
• variables.tf: Defines input variables that can be customized for resource configuration.
• outputs.tf: Specifies the outputs to be captured after resource deployment.
• terraform.tfvars: This file is used to provide specific values for the variables.
• .gitignore: Excludes sensitive or auto-generated files from version control.
• README.md: This documentation file providing an overview of the repository.

Usage

This Starter Kit is designed to be a foundation for your Terraform projects. Customize the existing resources or add new ones based on your project requirements. Be sure to consult the official Terraform Documentation for detailed information on using Terraform.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have enhancements, bug fixes, or new resources to add, feel free to open a pull request. Please review the Contributing Guidelines before getting started.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License, allowing you to use, modify, and distribute the code.