Workshop 1: Modern DevOps & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Essentials
Workshop Overview
- Duration: ~2.5 Hours
- Audience: Technical professionals, Software Development Managers (SDMs), and IT Managers
- Focus: Azure-centric DevOps and Infrastructure as Code practices
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will understand:
- Core DevOps principles and their business value
- Infrastructure as Code fundamentals and benefits
- Git-based source control and PR workflows
- Terraform basics and Azure integration
- Azure Verified Modules and reusable infrastructure patterns
Workshop Agenda
Timings
All timings are approximate and may vary based on participant engagement and questions.
| Time Slot | Duration | Topic | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | 30 min | DevOps Principles & Value | Theory, Discussion |
| Module 2 | 30 min | Introduction to Infrastructure as Code | Theory, Q&A |
| Module 3 | 30 min | Source Control & Git Workflows | Theory, Exercises |
| Break | 15 min | ☕ Coffee Break | Rest & Networking |
| Module 4 | 30 min | What is Terraform? | Theory, Examples |
| Module 5 | 15 min | Reusable Modules & Azure Verified Modules | Theory, Exercises |
| Wrap-up | 15 min | Q&A and Workshop Summary | Discussion |
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
- Familiarity with Azure services (helpful but not required)
- Access to Azure portal (for demonstrations)