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A Guide to Deploying ARM Templates Using Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines
In modern DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become a cornerstone for managing and deploying infrastructure. Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates provide a powerful way to declaratively define Azure resources. Combined with Azure DevOps YAML pipelines, you can automate the entire process of provisioning resources on Azure, from code commits to fully managed deployments.
This article walks you through setting up a YAML pipeline in Azure DevOps to deploy ARM templates, covering essential steps from configuring a pipeline to handling multi-stage deployments.
What is an ARM Template?
An ARM template is a JSON file that defines the infrastructure and configuration for your Azure environment. By using ARM templates, you can automate the deployment and management of Azure resources like virtual machines, storage accounts, networks, etc. These templates ensure consistency and allow for resource management through code, providing version control and repeatability.
Azure DevOps Pipelines: YAML-Based vs. Classic Pipelines
Azure DevOps supports two main types of pipelines:
- Classic Pipelines (using a GUI and separate build/release pipelines).
