Azure ARM Templates Flashcards
What are Azure ARM templates?
Azure ARM templates are files written in the JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) format, used to define the infrastructure and configuration of resources in Azure.
What are the five benefits of using Azure ARM templates?
The benefits of using Azure ARM templates include:
1. Declarative nature, allowing Azure to determine the best way to deploy resources.
2. Repeatable deployments, ensuring consistency each time the template is run.
3. Modular design, enabling the breakdown of large deployments into smaller components.
4. Testability, allowing testing of deployments before pushing them to Azure.
5. Exportability, enabling the export of existing deployments for modification and reuse.
What is Bicep in relation to Azure ARM templates?
Bicep is a domain-specific language that provides a more human-readable syntax for defining Azure resources. It is transpiled into ARM templates when deployed to Azure.
How does Azure handle changes to resources when deploying ARM templates?
Azure compares the template with the existing resources and makes necessary changes. If a change does not require redeployment, Azure adjusts the settings without fully redeploying the resource.
What is the recommended approach for provisioning resources in Azure?
Using Azure ARM templates is the recommended approach for provisioning resources in Azure due to their declarative, repeatable, and modular nature, as well as Azure’s capability to efficiently handle changes during deployment.
