Introducing the Azure Policy Community Repo

Introducing the Azure Policy Community Repo
What is the Azure Policy Community Repo?
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
How to Create a Pull Request for Azure Community Policy Contributions
- 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.
- 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]
- Navigate into the cloned repository directory on your machine.
- Create a new branch for your contributions:
git checkout -b [branch_name]
- 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.
// Consent for Sharing// I, [Your Name], provide consent for this policy to be shared and used within the Azure Community Policy repository.
- Add your changes to the staging area:
git add .
- Commit your changes with a clear message:
git commit -m "Add [PolicyName] policy"
- Push your branch and changes to your GitHub fork:
git push origin [branch_name]
- 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
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