Top 5 Azure Automation Mistakes to Avoid

In this 47-minute talk, Azure architect and "Mastering Terraform" author Mark Tinderholt reveals the top 5 Azure automation mistakes to avoid. Discover effective approaches to complex automation challenges while maintaining your sanity. The presentation covers critical pitfalls including attempting too much at once ("Boiling the ocean"), unfocused cloud adoption ("The Cloud Shotgun"), manual deployment processes, postponing security considerations, and relying on single-person expertise. Each section provides practical guidance for Azure professionals looking to improve their automation practices. The talk includes valuable resources for further learning, including Terraform courses and additional educational materials from Tinderholt's expertise in Azure architecture.