Infrastructure As Code for Enterprise

Our client, a large enterprise organization, was struggling with inconsistent infrastructure creation processes, leading to configuration drift, compliance issues, and slow provisioning times for new resources and environments. The manual approach to infrastructure management had become a significant bottleneck in their digital transformation journey.

The organization required a comprehensive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation that would standardize their Azure cloud operations, reduce provisioning times, and ensure compliance across all environments. This involved transitioning hundreds of manually created resources to a code-driven approach while maintaining operational continuity.

The project scope included implementing both greenfield approaches for new subscriptions and brownfield processes for existing infrastructure, ensuring a seamless transition without disrupting business operations.

The enterprise was managing a complex Azure environment with hundreds of resources created manually over several years. This approach resulted in significant operational challenges that were hampering their ability to scale efficiently.

Primary Challenges:

• Configuration Drift: Manual changes had created inconsistencies across environments
• Slow Provisioning: New resources required extensive manual work and took weeks to deploy
• Compliance Issues: Difficulty ensuring consistent security and governance policies
• Knowledge Silos: Critical infrastructure knowledge was held by only a few team members
• Brownfield Complexity: Existing infrastructure needed to be brought under IaC without disruption
• Team Training: Staff needed comprehensive upskilling in modern DevOps practices

We implemented a comprehensive Infrastructure as Code solution using Terraform, establishing standardized processes and providing extensive knowledge transfer to ensure long-term success. The approach balanced immediate operational needs with long-term strategic goals.

Implementation Strategy:

• Implemented comprehensive IaC processes for enterprise-level Azure account management
• Supported transition from manual resource creation to Terraform-based infrastructure management
• Conducted extensive training for customer staff in DevOps methodologies and best practices
• Implemented Azure DevOps pipelines and repository structure for automated deployments
• Created comprehensive SOPs and baseline compliant documentation
• Established dual pathways: greenfield method for new subscriptions and brownfield process for existing resources
• Implemented full automation using Azure DevOps pipelines hardened with TFLint, TFSec, and Checkov

The Infrastructure as Code implementation delivered transformational results, dramatically improving operational efficiency and reducing manual workload across the organization.