Release Pipeline In Azure DevOps

Configuring a release pipeline in Azure DevOps using the Classic Editor

To configure a release pipeline, follow these steps:        

1. In Azure DevOps, navigate to the Pipelines section and choose the Releases option:

2. Next, create a new pipeline and choose the Empty job option, as illustrated below:

3. Name this stage "Dev" and save it:

4. Next, we will add the artifacts, which include the Bicep files for the automation account, SQL database, storage account, and virtual network. On the same page, select the + Add an Artifact option:

5. Select the build pipeline associated with the Tier1 resources, and add four artifacts, each corresponding to a different build pipeline:

6. Repeat the previous steps until you have added all four build pipelines as artifacts. Once complete, you should see them listed in the Artifacts section, as shown below:

7. Now, add a new task in the Dev stage by selecting the shortcut within the Dev stage, as shown below:

8.Next, click the + option next to the Agent job, search for "ARM template deployment," and add it:

9. Now configure the parameters for this task, as shown here:

10. Now, save it and create a release:

11. You can also verify the result using the Azure portal. Navigate to the resource group and confirm that the automation account has been created:

After validating all the processes, you can enable continuous integration. This option is available in the build pipeline, as shown below:

This gives you an idea of how to configure Azure Pipelines and leverage Bicep files in a modularized approach with Azure DevOps.

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