Introduction to Infrastructure as Code Using Bicep

Overview

Explore the fundamentals of infrastructure as code using Bicep in this comprehensive 86-minute video from Microsoft's Learn Live series. Discover the benefits of infrastructure as code, Azure Resource Manager, and Bicep for scaling cloud deployments efficiently. Learn to differentiate between declarative and imperative infrastructure as code approaches, and understand when Bicep is an ideal declarative deployment tool. Gain insights into the workings of Bicep and its role in infrastructure as code strategies. Follow along with presenters Stephanie Yen and Joshua Waddell as they guide you through practical examples, knowledge checks, and in-depth explanations of key concepts. Perfect for those looking to enhance their cloud deployment skills and streamline their infrastructure management processes.

Syllabus

- Introduction.
- Learning objectives and introduction.
- What is infrastructure as code?.
- Example.
- Imperative and declarative code, example.
- What is Azure Resource Manager?.
- What is Bicep?.
- How Bicep works.
- When to use Bicep.
- Knowledge Check.
- Summary and conclusion.