IT Insights by Julian Rouse

When it comes to deploying a multi-tier application infrastructure in Azure, selecting the right deployment strategy can make all the difference in the efficiency and maintainability of the project. In this blog, I’ll walk you through the different ARM template options, using a real-world project I’m currently working on for a client. We'll explore the pros and cons of single, linked, and nested templates, and how I utilized these strategies to create a robust deployment pipeline. We’ll also dive into the decision-making process behind choosing incremental versus complete deployments, and why keeping resource groups clean is crucial for cost management. Single Template vs. Linked Templates vs. Nested Templates ARM templates offer several options for structuring your deployment: Single Template Deployment : This approach involves defining all resources in one large template. While simple to implement for smaller projects, it can become unwieldy and difficult to manage as the complex...