Episode 20 of 25
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In this episode, Microsoft Technical Trainer Andrew Conniff introduces the core concepts of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and explains how Azure tools support consistent and repeatable cloud deployments. You’ll explore the limitations of manual configuration, compare imperative and declarative approaches, and understand how idempotent configurations improve reliability and recovery.
The session reviews Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep, and the Azure CLI, covering template structure, dependencies, modular design, and secure secret management by using Azure Key Vault. This episode aligns with AZ-400 certification objectives related to infrastructure automation and cloud deployment practices.
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