Automate the deployment of JSON ARM templates by using GitHub Actions

Module
9 Units

Intermediate

Administrator

Developer

Solution Architect

Azure

Learn how to deploy JSON Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates by using Azure PowerShell, the Azure CLI, and GitHub Actions. Use linked templates to break down complex templates into templates that are more modular.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you're able to:

Choose the best way to deploy JSON ARM templates, based on your needs.
Modularize your templates by using linked templates.
Deploy templates from a GitHub Actions workflow.

Prerequisites

Ability to go to the Azure the portal
Visual Studio Code
Azure Resource Manager Tools for Visual Studio Code
Either:
- The latest version of the Azure CLI
- The latest version of Azure PowerShell
A GitHub account
An Azure subscription

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Introduction min
Deploy your ARM templates min
Exercise - Deploy your ARM templates min
Deploy linked and nested ARM templates min
Exercise - Deploy linked and nested ARM templates min
Deploy ARM templates as part of your CI/CD efforts with GitHub Actions min
Exercise - Deploy ARM templates as part of your CI/CD efforts with GitHub Actions min
Module assessment min
Summary min