Bicep
The platform_landing_zone starter module for the new Bicep framework uses Azure Verified Modules from the alz-bicep-accelerator repository.
- Repository: alz-bicep-accelerator
- Architecture: Built on Azure Verified Modules (AVM)
- Benefits: Enhanced modularity, better maintainability, alignment with Microsoft’s latest best practices
- Recommended for: New Azure Landing Zone deployments
- IAC Type:
bicep
The new framework provides:
- Modular Architecture: Leverages Azure Verified Modules for better component isolation
- Enhanced Maintainability: Improved code structure and organization
- Future-Proof: Aligned with Microsoft’s latest Azure Landing Zone guidance
- Simplified Deployment: Streamlined module structure for easier customization
The framework includes the following core modules:
- Core Governance: Management group structure and policy assignments
- Core Logging: Centralized logging and monitoring setup
- Networking Options:
- Hub networking for traditional hub-spoke architectures
- Virtual WAN for integrated and automated hub and spoke configuration and connectivity
The following table describes the inputs required for the platform_landing_zone starter module:
| Input | Placeholder | Description |
|---|---|---|
networkType | hubNetworking | The type of network configuration to deploy. Currently only hubNetworking, vwanConnectivity, or none are supported. |
bootstrap_module_version | <version> | The specific release version of the Acccelerator Bootstrap modules to target. We recommend using “Latest” |
| starter_module_version | <version> | The specific release version of the ALZ Bicep Accelerator modules to target. We recommend using “Latest” |
If you’re considering migrating from the classic framework:
- New Deployments: Start with the new framework for enhanced capabilities
- Existing Deployments: Start looking at migrating from the classic framework to get the latest capabilities and improvements. Detailed migration guidance will be provided in the coming months.
NoteMigration guidance will be provided as the new framework reaches general availability.