What is Azure Deployment Environments?
Azure Deployment Environments (ADE) enables developers to self-service create preconfigured cloud environments. Platform teams define templates, developers provision environments with a click.
Core Features
- Self-service provisioning for developers
- Versioned templates in Git catalogs
- Automatic cost control and tagging
- Support for ARM, Bicep, and Terraform
- Integration with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
Typical Use Cases
- Quick provisioning of dev/test environments
- Standardized environments for developer teams
- Temporary environments for feature branches
Benefits
- Developers independent from platform team
- Consistent environments through templates
- Cost control through automatic deletion
- Governance through central template management
Integration with innFactory
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, innFactory supports you with Azure Deployment Environments: template design, integration with CI/CD, and governance concepts for developer platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does ADE differ from Terraform?
ADE is a self-service platform that encapsulates Terraform, ARM, or Bicep templates. Developers create environments without IaC knowledge, platform teams control the templates.
Which template formats are supported?
ARM Templates, Bicep, and Terraform. Templates are versioned and managed in catalogs (Git repositories).
Can I track costs per developer?
Yes, each environment automatically receives tags. Costs can be broken down by developer, project, or team.
What happens after using the environment?
Automatic deletion after configured time or manual deletion. Developers can recreate environments at any time.
