https://invurted.com/tutorials/ Recent content in Tutorials on Clouds, Containers & Clarity Hugo en Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:43:04 +1100 https://invurted.com/tutorials/using-opentofu-and-github/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:43:04 +1100 https://invurted.com/tutorials/using-opentofu-and-github/ A technical explanation of how OpenTofu works with GitHub Actions to implement open-source Infrastructure as Code, including providers, state management, authentication, and automated CI/CD workflows. https://invurted.com/tutorials/binary-tutorial-not-what-you-d-expect/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:27:50 +1100 https://invurted.com/tutorials/binary-tutorial-not-what-you-d-expect/ Learn to read binary time with this beginner-friendly tutorial—then discover why binary watches are the ultimate accessory for developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts. https://invurted.com/tutorials/iterating-over-providers-in-opentofu/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:49:31 +1100 https://invurted.com/tutorials/iterating-over-providers-in-opentofu/ Learn how to use OpenTofu’s new for_each provider iteration feature to dynamically deploy infrastructure across multiple regions, accounts, or clouds. This tutorial includes step-by-step examples, advanced patterns, and modular DevOps integration strategies for scalable, maintainable IaC workflows. https://invurted.com/tutorials/docker-approaches-to-multiple-environments-a-practical-tutorial/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:48:10 +1000 https://invurted.com/tutorials/docker-approaches-to-multiple-environments-a-practical-tutorial/ Let&rsquo;s have a look at a practical tutorial showing how to make use of multiple environments in Docker https://invurted.com/tutorials/mastering-terraform-variables-outputs-and-local-values-for-dynamic-infrastructure/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:30:14 +1000 https://invurted.com/tutorials/mastering-terraform-variables-outputs-and-local-values-for-dynamic-infrastructure/ <p>Terraform has revolutionized the way organizations manage their cloud infrastructure, transitioning from manual, error-prone configurations (often referred to as &ldquo;ClickOps&rdquo;) to automated, code-driven workflows. This shift, known as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), allows infrastructure to be defined, provisioned, and managed using machine-readable definition files, applying software development practices like version control, testing, and automated deployment.</p> <p>At the heart of creating dynamic, reusable, and maintainable Terraform configurations are three fundamental concepts: variables (input variables), outputs, and local values. These elements enable you to write flexible code that can adapt to different environments and requirements without constant modification, making your infrastructure truly &ldquo;as code&rdquo;. This tutorial will guide you through mastering these essential Terraform components. <div class="toc"> <nav id="TableOfContents"> <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="#1-terraform-variables-the-inputs-to-your-infrastructure">1. Terraform variables: The inputs to your infrastructure</a></li> <li><a href="#2-terraform-outputs-revealing-infrastructure-details">2. Terraform outputs: revealing infrastructure details</a></li> <li><a href="#3-terraform-local-values-intermediate-calculations-and-dry-principles">3. Terraform local values: intermediate calculations and DRY principles</a></li> <li><a href="#4-putting-it-all-together-building-dynamic-infrastructure">4. Putting it all together: building dynamic infrastructure</a></li> <li><a href="#5-best-practices-for-iac-maturity">5. Best practices for IaC maturity</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav> </div></p> https://invurted.com/tutorials/getting-started-terraform-azure-main-tf/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:43:02 +1000 https://invurted.com/tutorials/getting-started-terraform-azure-main-tf/ Kickstart your Azure infrastructure journey with this beginner-friendly Terraform tutorial. Learn how to craft a clean, modular main.tf https://invurted.com/tutorials/terraform-main-tf/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 18:50:52 +1000 https://invurted.com/tutorials/terraform-main-tf/ main.tf is the central configuration file in Terraform projects. Learn how it defines infrastructure, supports modularity, and scales across cloud providers. https://invurted.com/tutorials/azure-terraform-tutorial/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 18:39:15 +1000 https://invurted.com/tutorials/azure-terraform-tutorial/ This hands-on tutorial walks you through crafting a main.tf file for deploying infrastructure on Microsoft Azure using Terraform. Learn how to define providers, configure resource groups, and set up modular components for scalable, maintainable cloud automation. Whether you&rsquo;re bootstrapping a new environment or formalizing your IaC workflows, this guide offers practical, privacy-conscious strategies for building secure and reusable Terraform configurations.