Azure Resource Manager
Simplify how you manage your app resources.
Overview
Azure Resource Manager (ARM) is the deployment and management service for Azure. It provides a consistent management layer that enables you to create, update, and delete resources in your Azure account. You use management features, such as access control, locks, and tags, to secure and organize your resources after deployment. ARM templates, which are JSON files, allow you to define the infrastructure and configuration of your Azure solutions in a declarative manner.
✨ Key Features
- Declarative Templates (ARM Templates)
- Resource Groups for Logical Grouping
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Resource Locking
- Tagging for Organization
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native integration with Azure
- Centralized management of resources
- Strong governance and security features
Unique Value: Provides a unified and consistent way to manage and deploy Azure resources.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Deploying a multi-tier application to Azure App Service
- Setting up a virtual network with subnets and network security groups
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Managing infrastructure on other cloud providers (it's Azure-specific)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers the tightest integration with Azure services and Azure AD, but is limited to the Azure cloud.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Azure Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Azure Resource Manager is free to use. You only pay for the Azure resources you provision.
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