Deploying Azure Resources with GitLab CI/CD and Terraform

Introduction This document provides a comprehensive overview of setting up a GitLab CI/CD pipeline to deploy resources in Azure using Terraform. The pipeline automates the infrastructure provisioning process, ensuring consistency, reliability, and efficiency in your Azure environment. Prerequisites Before you… Read moreDeploying Azure Resources with GitLab CI/CD and Terraform

Creating a Service Principal in Azure Portal: Step-by-Step Guide

Overview: Creating a Service Principal in Azure Portal involves registering a new application in your Azure Active Directory (AAD) Azure Active Directory is now Microsoft Entra ID, and configuring the necessary credentials. Follow these steps to set up a Service… Read moreCreating a Service Principal in Azure Portal: Step-by-Step Guide

Azure Bicep vs ARM Templates vs Terraform: Comparison

Introduction Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become an integral part of modern cloud computing, enabling developers and operations teams to define, manage, and version infrastructure in a declarative manner. In the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, two primary tools for IaC are… Read moreAzure Bicep vs ARM Templates vs Terraform: Comparison

Terraform Security Tools – Checkov vs. tfsec vs. Terrascan

Introduction In the dynamic world of cloud infrastructure, securing your Terraform code is paramount. Static code analysis tools like Checkov, tfsec, and Terrascan play a crucial role in ensuring the security and compliance of your infrastructure-as-code (IaC) projects. This blog… Read moreTerraform Security Tools – Checkov vs. tfsec vs. Terrascan

Automating Terraform Deployments with GitLab CI/CD: GCP

Introduction: Prerequisites Before diving into the GitLab CI/CD YAML configuration, ensure that you have the following in place: You can find the source code and the complete GitLab repository at gcp_terraform_demo. YAML Configuration for GitLab CI/CD with Terraform Understanding the… Read moreAutomating Terraform Deployments with GitLab CI/CD: GCP

The Rise of GitOps: Revolutionizing Software Delivery

Introduction to GitOps Definition and Core Principles of GitOps GitOps is a paradigm that leverages version control systems like Git to manage and automate the software delivery lifecycle. Key principles include declarative infrastructure, version-controlled definitions, and automated deployments. How GitOps… Read moreThe Rise of GitOps: Revolutionizing Software Delivery