Learn AZURE-ARM with Real Code Examples

Install Azure CLI or PowerShell Az module

Authenticate with Azure account (`az login`)

Install Bicep CLI (optional for Bicep templates)

Create or select a resource group

Deploy initial ARM template using `az deployment group create`

Install Azure CLI or PowerShell Az module

Authenticate with Azure account

Create or select resource group

Install Bicep CLI (optional)

Test with sample deployment

template.json - main ARM template

parameters.json - environment-specific values

bicep files (.bicep) - optional simplified syntax

scripts/ - deployment automation scripts

README.md - documentation

az deployment group create

az deployment sub create

az deployment mg create

az deployment validate

az deployment what-if

Template JSON/Bicep files UTF-8 compatible

Azure Portal supports multiple languages

Resource naming follows configurable conventions

Parameters can handle localized inputs

Policy compliance applicable globally

Azure CLI accessible via terminal

Portal accessible via web browser

VS Code extensions for ARM/Bicep

Accessible documentation and tutorials

Automation enables repeatable access across teams

Not applicable - backend infrastructure-focused

Azure Portal provides visual representation of resources

Template view in VS Code for editing

Dashboard for monitoring deployment status

Optional custom dashboards for CI/CD pipelines

ARM tracks deployment state internally

Outputs and parameters used to manage state

Incremental deployments modify only changes

Deployment history accessible via Azure Portal

Resource locks prevent accidental deletion

Resource properties defined in templates

Parameters for dynamic inputs

Outputs for cross-resource references

Integration with Key Vault for secrets

Monitoring and logging of resource operations