Created a focused, practical course teaching developers and cloud engineers how to deploy production-ready AKS clusters using Terraform. The course translates Microsoft’s official Azure Architecture Centre guidance into actionable, automated deployments.
Course Overview
Developed a comprehensive 2.5-hour video course breaking down complex AKS deployments into manageable, practical segments. The course transforms Microsoft’s Bicep-based reference architecture into flexible, reusable Terraform configurations.
Technical Content
Infrastructure Components
- Complete AKS cluster configuration
- Azure Container Registry integration
- Application Gateway setup
- Traefik Ingress Controller deployment
- Flux GitOps implementation
- Azure KeyVault integration
- Log Analytics configuration
- 18 production-ready Azure policies
Automation & Tooling
- Converted 2,000 lines of Bicep to 140 Terraform resources
- Created 20 helper shell scripts for deployment automation
- Implemented flexible variable management
- Automated Microsoft Entra ID configuration
- Streamlined SSL certificate generation
Course Production
- Produced 58 targeted video segments across 4 sections
- Utilized professional tools: SnagIt, Camtasia, and Audacity
- Created clear, practical demonstrations
- Focused on real-world implementation scenarios
🎯 Learning Outcomes
Students learn to:
- Deploy production-ready AKS clusters
- Implement security best practices
- Configure GitOps workflows
- Manage infrastructure with Terraform
- Automate deployment processes
The course bridges the gap between theoretical architecture and practical implementation, providing students with immediately applicable skills for production environments.