Preview changes and validate Azure resources by using what-if and the ARM template test toolkit
This module teaches you how to preview your changes with the what-if operation and the value of doing so. It also teaches you how to create valid templates and gives you recommendations that you can follow by using the ARM template test toolkit.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
- Preview what changes will happen before you deploy by using the what-if operation.
- Validate your template's adherence to recommendations by using the ARM template test toolkit.
- Implement domain-specific rules for deployments that you can run by using the ARM template test toolkit.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with Azure, including the Azure portal, subscriptions, resource groups, and resource definitions.
- An Azure account. You can get a free account here.
- Visual Studio Code installed locally.
- The Azure Resource Manager Tools for Visual Studio Code extension installed locally.