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Unlocking the Power of Azure Verified Modules for Infrastructure as Code and Platform Engineering - Part 1
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Approach to IaC across both Bicep and Terraform for building and consuming repeatable infra patterns.
Anti-Pattern 7: Overcomplicating Networking Configurations
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Overcomplicated networking configurations in Azure can create maintenance headaches and lead to avoidable failures. Learn how to simplify NSG rules, utilise service tags, and properly manage UDRs for cleaner and more effective IaC deployments.
Azure Platform Engineering Tools & Capabilities - Part 2
An overview of useful tools across the different capability areas related to Platform Engineering - Part 2/2.
Anti-Pattern 6: Being lazy with IaC and not doing things because it's too hard or gets in the way of things like Azure Policy
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Ignoring key practices like RBAC, over-relying on Azure Policy, skipping documentation, and neglecting resource cleanup can expose your infrastructure to risks and inefficiencies. Learn why incorporating these practices into your IaC is crucial for secure and effective deployments.
Azure Platform Engineering Tools & Capabilities - Part 1
An overview of useful tools across the different capability areas related to Platform Engineering - Part 1/2.
Anti-Pattern 5: Passing secrets from pipelines without first storing them in a Key Vault
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Bypassing Azure Key Vault for secret management exposes your infrastructure to unnecessary risks and mistakes. Learn why integrating Key Vault into your pipelines is essential for secure and maintainable deployments.
The Platform Engineering Journey
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Where do I start and what should I be working towards.
Anti-Pattern 4: Not Using Outputs for Dependencies
Outputs are the glue between modules and systems. Ignoring them can create unnecessary bottlenecks and complexity in your infrastructure deployments.
Azure Platform Engineering Principles
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Some guiding principals to align with when implementing Platform Engineering.