Azure Verified Modules: Making Infrastructure As Code Easier

Azure Verified Modules (AVM) is a Microsoft initiative to create a collection of standardized and supported infrastructure as code (IaC) modules for Azure. These modules aim to simplify and streamline the deployment and management of Azure resources.

Key Points:

• Problem:?Finding reliable and up-to-date IaC modules on public registries like the HashiCorp Terraform Registry can be challenging.
• Solution:?AVM provides modules that are: Supported:?Microsoft guarantees support for these modules. Tested:?Modules are thoroughly tested to ensure functionality. Standardized:?Modules follow consistent design patterns and interfaces for improved usability and maintainability.

Benefits:

• Faster deployments:?Familiarity with one AVM module translates to easier understanding of others.
• Reduced errors:?Consistent interfaces and standard practices minimize errors.

Simplified management:?Modules handle child resources and complex configurations.

Types of AVM Modules:

• Resource Modules:?Deploy a single Azure service (e.g., storage account, key vault).
• Pattern Modules:?Combine multiple resource modules to create complex deployments (e.g., multi-tier application).

Contributing to AVM: Microsoft welcomes community contributions. You can find the backlog of modules and contribute through GitHub. Two contribution options:

• Bug reporting and improvements:?Submitting bug reports and suggesting improvements.
• Active collaboration:?Working closely with the AVM team on specific modules.
• Developer Experience: AVM offers a standardized development environment through Dev Containers. Dev Containers provide pre-configured tooling and testing frameworks for a streamlined development experience.

Overall, AVM offers a valuable solution for organizations and individuals using IaC in Azure. By providing standardized, supported, and well-maintained modules, AVM can significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of Azure deployments.

Resources

Introducing Azure Verified Modules

? Azure Verified Modules public website - https://aka.ms/AVM

? Into video: https://aka.ms/AVM/intro

? Intro blog: https://aka.ms/AVM/intro/blog

? FAQ: https://aka.ms/AVM/FAQ

? Module Index: https://aka.ms/AVM/ModuleIndex

? Propose a new module: https://aka.ms/AVM/ModuleProposal

Try out AVM using our labs:

? Bicep lab: https://aka.ms/avm/bicep/labs

? Terraform lab: https://aka.ms/avm/tf/labs

Lifecycle and getting help/support

? Request new feature/report bug for existing module

? Bicep: https://aka.ms/AVM/Bicep/ModuleIssue

? Terraform: create an issue on the repo of the module in question

? Generic question for AVM: https://aka.ms/AVM/QuestionFeedback