A **resource group** in Azure is a logical container that holds related resources within an [[Azure Subscription]]. These resources can include virtual machines, storage accounts, web apps, databases, and virtual networks, among others. The main purpose of a resource group is to manage and organize resources that share the *same lifecycle*, making it easier to deploy, update, and delete them as a group Here are some key points about resource groups: - **Organization**: They help you organize resources based on their lifecycle and relationship. - **Management**: You can manage access, policies, and compliance for resources within a resource group. - **Monitoring**: Resource groups provide a way to monitor and diagnose issues across related resources. - **Deployment**: You can deploy, update, and delete resources in a resource group together.  - **Characteristics:** - **Location:** Each resource group has a region where metadata is stored. - **Flexibility:** Resources can be in different regions and moved between groups. - **Limitations:** Resource groups can’t be nested or renamed. - **Design Considerations:** - **Grouping Strategies:** By type, app, department, location, or billing. - **Combination:** Use a mix of strategies for optimal organization. - **Life Cycle:** Group resources to manage deployment, updates, and deletions together. - **Administration:** Plan for the number of groups and access control. - **Compliance:** Ensure metadata storage meets compliance requirements. ### Resources [Manage resource groups - Azure portal - Azure Resource Manager | Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/management/manage-resource-groups-portal#what-is-a-resource-group)