Azure Blueprints
Define a repeatable set of Azure resources that implements and adheres to an organization's standards, patterns, and requirements.
Overview
Azure Blueprints allows the definition of a repeatable set of Azure resources that implements and adheres to an organization's standards, patterns, and requirements. It orchestrates the deployment of various resource templates and other artifacts such as role assignments and policy assignments. IMPORTANT: Azure Blueprints is being deprecated on July 11, 2026, and users are advised to migrate to Template Specs and Deployment Stacks.
✨ Key Features
- Orchestrate deployment of ARM templates, RBAC assignments, and Policy assignments
- Versioning of blueprint definitions
- Locking of blueprint-deployed resources to prevent modification
- Preserves the relationship between the blueprint definition and the deployed resources
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native Azure service for packaging governance artifacts
- Resource locking to prevent configuration drift
Unique Value: Provided a native way to package and deploy governed environments in Azure. (Note: This value is diminished due to deprecation).
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Rapidly stamping out new, compliant Azure environments for development teams.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- New projects, as the service is deprecated and will be retired.
- Dynamic, frequently changing infrastructure better suited for IaC tools like Terraform or Bicep with Deployment Stacks.
🏆 Alternatives
Deployment Stacks, the successor, offers improved handling of resource lifecycle management, such as deleting resources that are removed from the stack.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Azure Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Azure Blueprints is free to use. Costs are based on the Azure resources deployed by the blueprint.
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