ARM Templates Parametrization

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Expressions, parameters and variables allow anyone to build flexible and reusable ARM templates. They are indeed a powerful tool in hands of skillful developers and administrators.

Intro

In this episode I give you introduction to parametrization of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates with use of expressions, functions, parameters and variables. I will show you best practices and showcase few use-cases.

Source code for demos: https://github.com/MarczakIO/azure4everyone-samples/tree/master/azure-resourcemanager-templates-parametrization

Agenda

In this episode I will show you a live demo of

• Building templates with expressions
• Testing with outputs
• Parametrizing with parameters
• Centralizing with variables

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Next steps for you after watching the video

1. What are expressions
   • https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/templates/template-expressions?WT.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5003556
2. What are parameters
   • https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/templates/template-parameters?WT.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5003556
3. What are variables
   • https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/templates/template-variables?WT.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5003556
4. How to use outputs section
   • https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/templates/template-outputs?tabs=azure-powershell?WT.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5003556