Overview

This Terraform configuration is designed for deploying a comprehensive infrastructure in Azure, including Chef, Automate, and Runner environments. It is structured into modular files for clarity and ease of management.

File Descriptions

1. automate.tf

• Purpose: Sets up resources for deploying Automate in Azure.
• Key Components:
  • Resource group for Automate.
  • Virtual network interface for Automate instances.
  • Dependency on Chef VM, indicating integration with Chef setup.

2. chef.tf

• Purpose: Contains configurations specific to the Chef environment.
• Key Components:
  • Resource group for Chef.
  • Virtual network interface for Chef instances.

3. provider.tf

• Purpose: Configures the Terraform backend and Azure provider.
• Key Components:
  • Terraform state configuration with Azure storage account details.
  • Required Azure provider settings, including subscription and client details.

4. runner.tf

• Purpose: Manages resources for deployment of runners, which could be used for various automation tasks.
• Key Components:
  • Resource group for runners.
  • Virtual network interface for runner instances.
  • Dependency on Automate VM, suggesting a relationship with the Automate setup.

5. variables.tf

• Purpose: Defines variables used across the Terraform configuration.
• Key Components:
  • General Azure settings like location and subnet ID.
  • Specific variables for Chef and Automate environments, including server settings.

Prerequisites

• An Azure account with appropriate permissions.
• Terraform installed and configured on your system.
• Familiarity with Azure services and Terraform syntax.

Usage

1. Initialization: Run terraform init to initialize the Terraform environment.
2. Configuration: Update the variables in variables.tf as per your Azure environment and requirements.
3. Planning: Execute terraform plan to review the proposed changes.
4. Deployment: Apply the configuration using terraform apply.

Security Considerations

• Ensure that access keys and credentials are securely managed.
• Review and apply Azure security best practices, especially for network and resource access.

Maintenance

• Regularly update the Terraform files to reflect any changes in Azure services or your infrastructure needs.
• Keep Terraform version updated to the latest stable release.

Support

For issues or questions regarding this Terraform configuration, please refer to the project's issue tracker or contact the maintainers.

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This README provides a high-level overview and is not exhaustive. For detailed information, refer to the content within each file.