Understanding Microsoft’s Terraform Providers for Azure: AzureRM vs AzAPI

. This extension enhances usability by providing features such as syntax highlighting, autocompletion, and other tools tailored to streamline AzAPI provider configurations.

Below is an example of how you would call the provider within your Terraform code:

terraform {

  required_providers {

    azapi = {

      source = "Azure/azapi"

      version = "2.1.0"

    }

  }

}



provider "azapi" {

  # Configuration options

}

AzureRM v AzAPI: Key differences

Here’s a comparison table highlighting the key differences between the AzureRM and AzAPI Terraform providers:

AzureRM vs AzAPI: Key differences

Conclusion

Selecting the right Terraform provider for your Azure environment is crucial for managing your infrastructure effectively.

Whether you need a provider that delivers a consistent, production-ready experience or one that offers early access to the latest Azure features, Terraform gives you the flexibility to choose the solution that best fits your needs.