Client Results — Manufacturing

IaC Foundation Enables Safe Azure Network Design Validation

A comprehensive Infrastructure-as-Code framework using Terraform and GitHub Actions delivered operational visibility into next-generation Azure networking designs before production deployment.

Azure automation · Terraform modules · Network validation
2 regions
Azure model environment
Hub-spoke architecture with NVA deployment
Zero risk
Production impact
Isolated sandbox for design validation
Full IaC
Automation framework
Terraform modules with GitHub Actions CI/CD
$40K
Total investment
Complete framework and knowledge transfer
Manufacturing

The Organization

A manufacturing organization requiring operational visibility into next-generation Azure networking designs before committing to production changes. The client needed to validate complex network architectures while building internal engineering capabilities in modern Infrastructure-as-Code practices.

Azure cloud infrastructure with requirements for hub-spoke networking, network virtual appliances, and hybrid connectivity to Equinix locations.

The Challenge

The organization needed to validate Azure networking designs before production deployment but lacked a safe testing environment and automation framework. Manual deployment processes created risk and limited the ability to iterate on network architectures.

The client required operational ownership of network design validation while building engineering depth in modern IaC practices to support future hybrid-cloud operations.

No safe environment for testing Azure networking configurations
Manual deployment processes creating operational risk
Limited internal Terraform and automation capabilities
Need for operational visibility before production changes
Requirement for isolated testing without production impact

IVI's Approach

IVI delivered a comprehensive Infrastructure-as-Code foundation using Terraform and GitHub Actions to create an isolated Azure model environment for safe network design validation.

Phase 1: Project Kickoff & Requirements

Established project governance, technical requirements, and access to Azure test subscription and GitHub Enterprise resources.

Phase 2: Azure Model Environment Design

Designed hub-spoke VNet architecture across two regions with HA Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls and Arista CloudEOS instances in hub VNets.

Phase 3: Terraform Framework Development

Built reusable Terraform modules, GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, and Azure Storage Account backend for state management and locking.

Phase 4: Knowledge Transfer & Coaching

Provided hands-on Terraform workflow training, module design best practices, and operational documentation development.

Technology Stack Deployed

Terraform
Infrastructure-as-Code automation framework
GitHub Actions
CI/CD pipelines for Terraform operations
Azure VNets
Hub-spoke networking architecture
Palo Alto VM-Series
HA firewalls in hub VNets
Arista CloudEOS
HA network virtual appliances
Azure Storage Account
Terraform state backend with locking

Delivered Capabilities

The engagement delivered a complete automation framework enabling safe validation of Azure networking designs while building internal engineering capabilities in modern IaC practices.

Isolated model environment

Deployed Azure sandbox with hub-spoke VNets across two regions, including HA Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls and Arista CloudEOS instances with user-defined routing.

Production-ready automation

Delivered validated Terraform modules and GitHub Actions pipelines enabling repeatable, automated deployments with proper state management.

Internal capability building

Provided hands-on coaching in Terraform workflows, module design, and operational best practices to build sustainable internal expertise.

Strategic roadmap

Delivered cost analysis and recommendations for Terraform Cloud or Enterprise adoption with governance framework for long-term IaC operations.

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FAQs
How does the isolated model environment prevent production impact?

The model environment uses separate Azure subscriptions and controlled peering to Equinix locations with route isolation, ensuring complete separation from production networks during testing.

What ongoing support is needed for the Terraform framework?

The framework is designed for operational ownership by the client team. IVI provides comprehensive documentation, best practices training, and recommendations for Terraform Cloud adoption as needs scale.

Can this framework be extended to other cloud providers?

Yes. The Terraform module design patterns and GitHub Actions workflows can be adapted for AWS, GCP, or other cloud platforms using similar Infrastructure-as-Code principles.

How long does it take to validate a new network design?

With the automated framework in place, new network configurations can be deployed and tested within minutes using the GitHub Actions pipelines, dramatically reducing validation cycles.

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