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Infrastructure As Code
Hi, I've been working with ARM for a good few years now, and need to make a decision if I stick with ARM or move to Terraform, I am very much Azure focused and don't work with other cloud provid...
Automated deployment and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) are distinct concepts. While automated deployment focuses on provisioning resources, IaC replicates the entire infrastructure for easy rebuilding in case of failures. ARM templates are valuable for automated provisioning in Azure but may not fully achieve IaC; combining them with PowerShell DSC can enhance IaC capabilities. Alternatively, tools like Terraform and Ansible offer modules for comprehensive automation, including resource deployment and application configuration. The key to successful IaC adoption lies in automating extensively and having a clear roadmap and architecture.