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Cloud deployments have come a long way. Instead of clicking through the Azure Portal every time you need a resource, you can now describe your entire infrastructure in code and let automation do the heavy lifting. This is the essence of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)—and with tools like Bicep, Azure DevOps Pipelines, and GitHub Actions, you can go from manual deployments to fully automated pipelines. In this blog, we’ll take a deep dive into: What Bicep is and why it’s the future of ARM templates How to write and deploy...

IntroductionUnderstanding the Core ComponentsStep 1: Base Template (Hardcoded Example)Step 2: Parameterized TemplateKey ImprovementsStep 3: Deploying the TemplateUsing Azure CLIUsing PowerShellStep 4: Putting It All TogetherConclusion Introduction Automating Azure Web App deployments with parameterized ARM templates allows you to create consistent and repeatable infrastructure. By using a single template file, you can deploy both an Azure App Service Plan and a Web App with custom names, locations, and pricing tiers. This eliminates manual configuration, reduces errors, and enables seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines. Understanding the Core Components A parameterized ARM template...

What Are ARM Templates?Setting Up the EnvironmentCreating the ARM TemplateTemplate StructureStep 1: Define the App Service PlanStep 2: Define the Web AppDeploying the Template with Azure CLIVerifying the DeploymentFull ARM Template ExampleWrapping Up If you’ve ever built Azure resources manually in the portal, you know it can be time-consuming and prone to human error. That’s where ARM templates (Azure Resource Manager templates) come in—they allow you to define your infrastructure as code, making deployments consistent, repeatable, and automated. In this post, we’ll walk through creating an ARM template for an...

What Exactly Are ARM Templates?Why Use ARM Templates?Template StructureStep 1: Define the App Service PlanStep 2: Define the Web App If you’ve ever built Azure resources manually in the portal, you know it can be time-consuming and prone to human error. That’s where ARM templates (Azure Resource Manager templates) come in—they allow you to define your infrastructure as code, making deployments consistent, repeatable, and automated. In this post, we’ll walk through creating an ARM template for an Azure Web App and deploying it using the Azure CLI. By the end,...

Azure Portal: Your Visual Command CenterAzure Cloud Shell: Your Browser-Based TerminalGetting Started: Your First Steps into Azure PortalStep 1: Navigate Like a ProStep 2: Create Your First ResourceMastering Azure Cloud ShellAccessing Cloud ShellEssential Cloud Shell CommandsStorage Operations:Advanced Technique: Custom Dashboards in Azure PortalStep 1: Open Dashboard🔹 Step 2: Create New Dashboard🔹 Step 3: Add Key Tiles🔹 Step 4: Save & ShareCloud Shell Automation ScriptsConclusion I've been working with cloud technologies for years, and I can tell you that mastering Azure Portal and Cloud Shell is like having a superpower in...