Block Deletes Using the New DenyAction Azure Policy Effect

Lock down the deletion of resources with a new DenyAction policy effect. Learn how it works and how to use it.

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In this Video

0:00 - Introduction

0:45 - DenyAction new effect

3:53 - Looking at an example policy

7:32 - Testing the DenyAction for Delete

9:19 - How to apply this

13:20 - Summary and close

My example policy JSON snippet:

• https://github.com/johnthebrit/Random...

DenyAction (preview)

DenyAction is used to block requests on intended action to resources. The only supported action today is DELETE. This effect will help prevent any accidental deletion of critical resources.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/governance/policy/concepts/effects#denyaction-preview