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Introducing the Azure Policy Community Repo

Introducing the Azure Policy Community Repo

Introducing the Azure Policy Community Repo

 

What is the Azure Policy Community Repo?

The Azure Policy Community Repo is a collaborative space for Azure customers and Microsoft teams to share and create custom policies, enhancing cloud governance and compliance.

Benefits of Contributing to the Community Repo

  • Direct Impact: Support organizations in enforcing standards and assessing compliance at scale.
  • Recognition: Share innovative solutions to gain visibility within the Azure community.
  • Enhanced Resource Pool: Access and contribute to a growing repository, amplifying the success of the Azure ecosystem in achieving robust compliance.

How to Contribute

To contribute, submit a Pull Request to the Azure Community Policy Repo. For your convenience, we have attached detailed steps for submitting your Pull Request, ensuring a smooth process. Ensure your submission includes a consent statement for use and sharing, and that your policies are generic enough to maintain privacy and confidentiality while providing valuable insights for compliance and standard enforcement.

How to Create a Pull Request for Azure Community Policy Contributions

Contributing to the Azure Community Policy repository is a valuable way to share your Azure policy solutions with a wider audience. Follow these step-by-step instructions to create and submit your Pull Request.
 
Step 1: Fork the Repository
  • Visit the Azure Community Policy repository on GitHub.
  • Click on the "Fork" button at the top right corner to create a copy of the repository in your GitHub account.
Step 2: Clone the Repository
  • Navigate to your forked repository.
  • Use the "Clone or download" button to copy the repository URL.
  • Clone the repository to your local machine using the Git command: git clone [URL]
Step 3: Create a New Branch
  • Navigate into the cloned repository directory on your machine.
  • Create a new branch for your contributions: git checkout -b [branch_name]
Step 4: Make Your Changes
  • Add or modify policies in your branch, ensuring they align with the Azure Community Policy guidelines.
  • Make sure your policies are generic enough to ensure privacy and do not contain sensitive or proprietary information.
Step 5: Include a Consent Statement
In the file you're contributing, include a consent statement at the top, such as:
// Consent for Sharing// I, [Your Name], provide consent for this policy to be shared and used within the Azure Community Policy repository.
Step 6: Commit Your Changes
  • Add your changes to the staging area: git add .
  • Commit your changes with a clear message: git commit -m "Add [PolicyName] policy"
Step 7: Push Your Changes
  • Push your branch and changes to your GitHub fork: git push origin [branch_name]
Step 8: Create the Pull Request
  • Navigate to the original Azure Community Policy repository on GitHub.
  • Click on "Pull Requests" > "New Pull Request".
  • Choose your branch and verify the changes.
  • Provide a clear and detailed description of your contribution, including the origin (e.g., based on a support case) without specific case details for privacy.
  • Submit your Pull Request.

Additional Guidelines

  • Review Before Submitting: Ensure your policies are accurately described and follow the repository's contribution guidelines.
  • Privacy Consideration: Avoid including any personal, sensitive, or proprietary information in your contributions.

Handling Issues

All issues with the repository or its policies should be handled directly on GitHub. This is a community-based repo, meaning the policies are not built-in and require thorough testing. We are happy to assist with any queries related to the repo.
By following these steps, you'll successfully contribute to the Azure Community Policy repository, aiding in the collective effort to improve Azure management and compliance.

Get Started!

Join the Azure Policy Community today! Explore the repo, contribute your custom policies, and enhance your cloud governance practices. Start contributing now by visiting the Azure Policy Community Repo.

 

To stay on top of all our latest releases and updates or if you have any questions, be sure to give us a follow on X at @AzureGovernance.

 

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