Azure Resource

  • Object used to manage services in Azure
  • Represents service lifecycle
  • Saved as JSON definition

Resource Groups

  • Grouping of resources
  • Holds logically related resources
  • Typically organizing by
    • Type
    • Lifecycle (app, environment)
    • Department
    • Billing,
    • Location or
    • combination of those

Resource Manager

  • Management Layer for all resources and resource groups
  • Unified language
  • Controls access and resources

Additional Info

  • Each resource must be in one, and only one resource group
  • Resource groups have their own location assigned
  • Resources in the resource groups can reside in a different locations
  • Resources can be moved between the resource groups
  • Resource groups can’t be nested
  • Organize based on your organization needs but consider
    • Billing
    • Security and access management
    • Application Lifecycle
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