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Create an AKS Cluster in Azure with Terraform

In this lab, using the Azure portal, you will configure the Cloud Shell and download and run the lab setup script. Next, you will import the resource group. Then, you will add your AKS, variable, and outputs to the configuration. Lastly, you will deploy your Kubernetes cluster resources and verify that the cluster is up and healthy.

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Level
Advanced
Last updated
Sep 22, 2025
Duration
1h 0m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Set Up Cloud Shell and the Lab Environment

    You will set up your Cloud Shell and environment (see the Project Guide for details).

  2. Challenge

    Import the Resource Group

    You'll set up the terraform to recognize the resource group, and create an SSH key. (See the Project Guide for the details.)

  3. Challenge

    Add the AKS Config, Variables, and Outputs to the Configuration

    At this point you're ready to dig in and create some terrarform files. (See the Project Guide for the details.)

  4. Challenge

    Deploy and Verify the Kubernetes Cluster Is Running

    Finally, you'll finish up by deploying the resources you configured. (See the Project Guide for the details.)

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