Cloud on Clouds, Containers & Clarity

Module 1: What is Puppet and why use it?

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:13:01 +1100

An introduction to configuration management and where Puppet fits in the modern IaC landscape. Covers the problem of configuration drift, how Puppet’s declarative model differs from imperative scripting, and how it compares to tools like Ansible and Chef. Closes with a look at Puppet’s agent/server architecture and guidance on when Puppet is the right tool for the job.

Kubernetes Introduction: Core Concepts, Architecture, and Best Practices

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:40:38 +1100

A practical, intermediate tutorial that explains Kubernetes fundamentals, control plane components, pod networking, and real-world best practices for deploying and scaling containerized applications.

Module 1: Introduction to Terraform on Azure

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:13:01 +1100

Welcome to the first module in our Azure Terraform Tutorial series. This guide lays the foundation for provisioning and managing infrastructure on Microsoft Azure using Terraform — the open-source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool from HashiCorp.

Module 2: Install Puppet Server and Connect Your First Puppet Agent

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:13:01 +1100

A practical tutorial for installing Puppet Server, connecting your first Puppet agent node, signing the agent certificate, creating a test manifest, and troubleshooting the first agent run.

Module 2: Provisioning Core Azure Resources With Terraform

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:08:50 +1100

Hands‑on guide to provisioning Azure Resource Groups, Virtual Networks, Subnets, Public IPs, Network Interfaces, and a Linux VM using the azurerm Terraform provider. Covers project layout, terraform init/plan/apply/destroy workflow, authentication (Azure CLI, Service Principal, Managed Identity), SSH best practices, and security recommendations for keys and state.

Module 3: Terraform secrets state and remote backends tutorial

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:22:50 +1100

This comprehensive tutorial covers best practices for managing secrets, state, and remote backends in Terraform, focusing specifically on using Azure Storage for remote state management.

Module 4: Modularisation and Reusability in Terraform

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:19:42 +1100

Below is a detailed tutorial demonstrating modularization, dynamic infrastructure creation, and publication practices, structured using our previous examples.

Module 5: Terraform CI/CD Environments and Production Workflows on Azure

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:00:03 +1100

Overview Module 5 completes the Azure Terraform: From Zero to Production series by shifting focus from writing Terraform to operating Terraform safely in real-world Azure environments.

While HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL) enables infrastructure definition, production readiness requires far more:

Strong separation between environments
Automated CI/CD delivery pipelines
Secure authentication
Change validation and policy enforcement
Resilience against failure and human error

By the end of this module, you move from:

“I can write Terraform”
to
“I can run Terraform in production with confidence.”

How to Manage Terraform State in a Large Team

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:41:38 +1100

Prevent Terraform state conflicts in team environments with remote backends and state locking. Learn step-by-step configuration for S3, Azure Blob Storage, and Terraform Cloud, plus proven workflows for large teams managing multi-environment infrastructure. Includes troubleshooting guide for common state file errors.

The architect's roadmap to mastering Kubernetes orchestration

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:50:55 +1100

Master Kubernetes from the ground up with this comprehensive 7-module series. Learn container orchestration, from local setup and basic workloads to production-grade deployments with autoscaling, observability, and security. Perfect for developers, DevOps engineers, and architects building cloud-native infrastructure.

Azure Terraform tutorial: From zero to production

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:25:43 +1100

Master Azure infrastructure automation with this comprehensive Terraform tutorial series. Progress from basic resource provisioning to production-grade deployments using modular design, remote state management, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure-native integrations. Learn to deploy Resource Groups, VNets, VMs, AKS clusters, and storage accounts with reusable, testable Terraform modules.

Getting started with Puppet: A beginner to production tutorial series

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:25:43 +1100

A structured, seven-part series taking you from zero Puppet knowledge to a production-ready configuration management workflow. Covers core concepts, manifest writing, module structure, dynamic data with Facter and Hiera, the Roles and Profiles pattern, and safe CI/CD deployment. This is everything you need to manage infrastructure at scale with confidence.

Deploy Azure like a pro: your first Terraform main.tf made simple

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:43:02 +1000

Kickstart your Azure infrastructure journey with this beginner-friendly Terraform tutorial. Learn how to craft a clean, modular main.tf