Azure Bicep Infrastructure
Version-controlled Azure infrastructure
We write and manage your Azure infrastructure as code with Bicep. Reusable modules, what-if previews, policy-as-code, and CI/CD pipelines, so every environment is consistent, auditable, and repeatable.
Bicep infrastructure capabilities
From single-resource templates to organisation-wide module registries with governance baked in.
Bicep module libraries
We build reusable Bicep modules for your organisation: networking, compute, databases, monitoring, and identity. Modules are versioned in a private registry so teams can self-serve infrastructure with confidence. Every module is parameterised, documented, and tested.
Environment provisioning
Spin up complete environments (dev, staging, UAT, production) from a single Bicep template. Parameters control scale, SKU, and configuration. Consistent infrastructure means fewer "works on my machine" surprises.
Governance and policy
Azure Policy definitions written in Bicep enforce your security and compliance standards at the subscription or management group level. Deny non-compliant resources before they are created, not after.
What-if deployments and drift detection
Every deployment starts with a what-if preview that shows exactly what will change. Drift detection identifies resources that have been modified outside of Bicep, so you can bring them back in line.
Migration from ARM or Terraform
We migrate existing ARM templates or Terraform configurations to Bicep. Bicep compiles to ARM JSON, so there is no runtime dependency. Existing deployments continue uninterrupted during migration.
CI/CD integration
Bicep deployments run through GitHub Actions with what-if previews on pull requests and automated deployment on merge. Infrastructure changes go through the same peer review process as application code.
From audit to automated provisioning
We assess your existing infrastructure, design reusable modules, and roll out incrementally.
Infrastructure audit
We map your existing Azure resources, identify what is managed vs. manual, and assess your current IaC coverage. You receive a gap analysis with a prioritised migration plan.
Module design
We design a module library tailored to your organisation. Each module covers a resource group pattern (web app + SQL, AKS cluster + networking, static web app + CDN). Modules are tested with what-if validation before first use.
Roll out and validate
We deploy to a non-production environment first, validate outputs, and iterate. Once validated, production infrastructure is brought under Bicep management incrementally, with zero-downtime adoption.
Handover and support
Your team receives documentation, walkthrough sessions, and a private Bicep module registry. Ongoing support is available through our managed support service.
Go deeper
DevOps & Modernisation
Our full DevOps service: CI/CD, IaC, platform engineering, and DevOps-as-a-Service.
GitHub Actions CI/CD
CI/CD pipelines and Advanced Security for GitHub Enterprise.
AKS Deployment
Container orchestration on Azure Kubernetes Service.
Cloud Hosting
Azure hosting design, migration, and optimisation.
Frequently asked questions
What is Azure Bicep?
Bicep is Microsoft's domain-specific language for deploying Azure resources. It compiles to ARM (Azure Resource Manager) JSON, meaning it works with the same deployment engine Azure already uses. Bicep has cleaner syntax, better tooling (IntelliSense, linting), and native support for modules and registries.
Bicep vs Terraform: which should we use?
If your infrastructure is entirely on Azure, Bicep is the simpler choice: no state file to manage, native Azure integration, and first-class support from Microsoft. Terraform is better suited when you manage multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS + Azure + GCP) from a single tool. We implement both and can help you choose.
Can Bicep manage resources that already exist?
Yes. Bicep supports incremental deployments, meaning it updates existing resources to match the template without recreating them. We import existing resources into Bicep management, bringing unmanaged infrastructure under version control without downtime.
How do you test infrastructure code?
We use what-if deployments to preview changes before applying them, Bicep linting for syntax and best-practice checks, and integration tests that deploy to an ephemeral environment, validate outputs, and tear down. All tests run in GitHub Actions as part of the pull request workflow.
What is a Bicep module registry?
A Bicep module registry is an Azure Container Registry that stores versioned, reusable Bicep modules. Teams reference modules by name and version (e.g., br:myregistry.azurecr.io/bicep/modules/webapp:v1.2). When you update a module, consuming templates upgrade at their own pace by bumping the version tag.
Does Bicep support preview and staging environments?
Absolutely. Parameterised Bicep templates let you create identical environments at different scales. A single template can deploy a small dev instance and a production-grade cluster by changing parameter values. Combined with GitHub Actions environments, you get staged deployments with approval gates.
Ready to manage infrastructure as code?
Book a free infrastructure review. We will assess your Azure estate and show you how Bicep can make it consistent, auditable, and automated.
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