Performing Terraform Variables Validation (With Azure Examples)
Jeff BrownAre you tired of applying a Terraform configuration only to find one of your variable values doesn't work? Sounds like you need Terraform variables validation! In this post, you will…
Mastering Terraform Module Output
If you're writing really long Terraform configurations deploying multiple components, you can break these out into smaller modules. If you are using Terraform modules, you might need to pass output…
Getting to Know Terraform Environment Variables
Terraform uses environment variables to customize and enhance different aspects of its behavior. In this article, you will learn exactly what are environment variables and how to use them in…
Terraform Count vs. For Each: Which One Do You Use?
Terraform is great for defining your environment using code. However, copying and pasting the same resource definition can be tedious if you create multiple resources. Luckily, Terraform provides two ways…
Move Terraform State to Azure Storage Account
So you've been learning and practicing deploying infrastructure with Terraform. Initially, you might not worry about your state file being local on your system. However, as you start deploying resources…
Utilizing Terraform Resource Dependencies with Azure Examples
One criticism of Azure ARM templates is the requirement that you manually create resource dependencies. This process can be tedious and frustrating for new administrators learning the language. But you're…
Easily Manage Azure Resources with Terraform Import
Are you incorporating Terraform for managing cloud infrastructure? Maybe you have existing resources you want to manage under Terraform. This means you need to use Terraform import, and this article…
