Parameter values can be written directly into a Bicep template or passed through to templates manually during deployment. However, this does not make it easy to deploy templates to different environments where different parameter values are needed. If you need to simultaneously deploy the same resources to your dev environment and production environment, then you will need to easily pass through different names for the same resources. Bicep parameter files make it easy to deploy bicep templates with a set of parameter values dedicated for multiple deployments.
In this lab, you will learn how to create parameter files and deploy your Bicep template to Azure referencing this file.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this lab, you will be able to:
- Understand the benefits of using a parameters file
- Reference parameter files during deployment
Intended Audience
- IT professionals interested in Infrastructure-as-Code
- Cloud Engineers
- Cloud Architects
- DevOps Engineers
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the following will be beneficial:
- Azure Web App concepts
- Familiarity with the Azure CLI
- Familiarity with the structure of Azure Bicep Templates is highly recommended
The following labs can be used to fulfill the prerequisites:
- Inspecting Resources using Azure CLI
- Introduction to Azure Bicep Templates
- Using Parameters and Variables with Azure Bicep Templates
Updates
January 30th, 2023 - Updated instructions and screenshots to improve clarity
Adil is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, former Azure Engineer, and loves all things Azure. He is a certified Azure Administrator and Azure DevOps Expert and has worked for some of the biggest MSPs in the world (Cognizant, New Signature, CoreAzure). He loves to combine his two passions: cloud and teaching.
Adil specializes in Azure Infrastructure services and has a curiosity for new, in-preview services from Azure, getting his hands familiar with the content before most of the world does. Outside of work, Adil helps run a growing community of IT professionals looking to break into the cloud and regularly runs workshops and webinars.