# Arm Templates

> Deploy Azure resources with ARM templates and Bicep. Create modular deployments and manage dependencies. Use when deploying Azure-native IaC.

- Skill: `majiayu000/arm-templates` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add majiayu000/arm-templates`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/arm-templates/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- License: MIT
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/arm-templates

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# ARM Templates & Bicep

Deploy Azure infrastructure with ARM templates and Bicep.

## Bicep Example

```bicep
param location string = resourceGroup().location
param vmName string

resource vm 'Microsoft.Compute/virtualMachines@2023-03-01' = {
  name: vmName
  location: location
  properties: {
    hardwareProfile: {
      vmSize: 'Standard_B2s'
    }
    osProfile: {
      computerName: vmName
      adminUsername: 'azureuser'
    }
  }
}

output vmId string = vm.id
```

## Deployment

```bash
# Deploy Bicep
az deployment group create \
  --resource-group mygroup \
  --template-file main.bicep \
  --parameters vmName=myvm

# Deploy ARM
az deployment group create \
  --resource-group mygroup \
  --template-file template.json \
  --parameters @parameters.json
```

## Best Practices

- Use Bicep over JSON ARM
- Implement modules for reusability
- Use parameter files per environment
- Validate before deployment