Automated AKS Cluster Provisioning Using Terraform and Service Principal

Project Overview

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Designed and implemented an automated solution for provisioning Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters using Terraform and service principals. This project delivers a secure, modular, and reusable infrastructure as code approach that eliminates manual configuration errors while enhancing security through proper credential management. The solution features integrated monitoring capabilities, role-based access control, and secure secret management through Azure Key Vault, demonstrating a professional approach to cloud infrastructure automation.

Architecture

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Hands-On Experience

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• Architected a modular Terraform codebase for efficient reuse across multiple environments
• Implemented secure authentication using Azure service principals with least-privilege RBAC
• Configured Azure Key Vault integration for secure storage of cluster credentials and certificates
• Set up automated kubeconfig generation and secure storage in Azure Key Vault
• Established network security best practices with proper subnet isolation and security groups
• Designed environment-specific variable files for consistent multi-environment deployments
• Integrated Azure Monitor for comprehensive cluster observability and alerting
• Applied infrastructure tagging strategy for resource organization and cost allocation
• Implemented a secure remote backend using Azure Storage for Terraform state management
• Created comprehensive documentation for setup and operation procedures

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Tech Stack

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• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
• Cloud Platform: Microsoft Azure
• Container Orchestration: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Security: Azure Service Principal, Azure Key Vault, RBAC
• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics
• Networking: Azure Virtual Network, Network Security Groups
• State Management: Azure Storage (Terraform backend)
• Scripting: Bash, Azure CLI

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