Code To Cloud: Deploying Azure Landing Zones with Terraform

In this technical episode of Code To Cloud, we dive deep into deploying Azure Landing Zones with host Kevin Evans using Terraform to build secure, scalable cloud environments. Join us as we welcome Ned Bellavance (@Ned1313), a cloud automation infrastructure expert and author, as he shares his expertise on Infrastructure as Code, especially focusing on the Azure environment. Together, we explore best practices, Terraform tips, and the essential components of setting up enterprise-scale landing zones in Azure.

🎙️ Topics Covered:

• What Azure Landing Zones are and why they’re critical for scalable, secure infrastructure.
• How Terraform simplifies the deployment process, making Infrastructure as Code accessible and repeatable.
• Key considerations and challenges in deploying Azure Landing Zones.
• Tips and tricks from Ned on using Terraform for robust, production-ready deployments.

🔗 Episode Resources:

• Ned Bellavance’s Website: nedinthecloud.com
• Follow Ned on Social Media:
• Twitter: @Ned1313
• LinkedIn: Ned Bellavance
• Azure Landing Zones on GitHub: Terraform CAF Enterprise-Scale Module : http://aka.ms/alz/tf
• Microsoft Azure Landing Zone Documentation: Read here : aka.ms/alz

Azure Landing Zone Community Calls: https://github.com/Azure/Enterprise-S...

🔥 Don’t Miss:

Ned’s insights on structuring Terraform code for team collaboration, managing state, and maintaining consistent landing zone configurations across multiple environments.

Time Stamps:
⌚ 0:00 Intro
⌚ 1:09 What is an Azure Landing Zone
⌚ 6:15 Azure Landing Zone Architecture
⌚ 30:51 ALZ Terraform Module Walkthrough
⌚ 40:05 Terraform Manifest Walkthrough
⌚ 40:24 Connectivtiy Configuration Walkthrough
⌚ 46:05 Management Configuration Walkthrough
⌚ 48:05 Identity Configuration Walkthrough
⌚ 50:17 ALZ Variable Walkthrough
⌚ 53:00 Terraform Setup (HCP Terraform)
⌚ 56:55 ALZ Management Deployment
⌚ 01:09:00 ALZ Identity Deployment
⌚ 01:15:00 ALZ Connectivity Deployment

📈 Relevant Hashtags:

#AzureLandingZones #Terraform #Azure #CloudInfrastructure #IaaC #NedBellavance #CloudNative #CodeToCloud #AzureCAF #CloudAdoption #MicrosoftAzure #codetocloud #azureterraform