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+# Standards
+
+AzureLocal organization standards are maintained centrally in the [`AzureLocal/platform`](https://github.com/AzureLocal/platform) repository. This repo does **not** keep a local copy.
+
+- **Canonical source**: [`AzureLocal/platform/standards/`](https://github.com/AzureLocal/platform/tree/main/standards)
+- **Rendered for humans**: [azurelocal.cloud/standards](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/)
+- **Governance**: [ADR-0002 — Standards as single source of truth](https://github.com/AzureLocal/platform/blob/main/decisions/0002-standards-single-source.md)
+
+Changes to any standard are PRs against `AzureLocal/platform`, not against this repo.
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-# Automation Interoperability
-
-> **Canonical reference:** [Scripting Framework (full)](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/scripting/scripting-framework)
-> **Applies to:** All AzureLocal repositories
-> **Last Updated:** 2026-03-17
-
----
-
-## Overview
-
-This standard defines how multiple automation tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM, PowerShell, Ansible) interoperate across AzureLocal solutions. All tools share a single configuration source and must produce identical infrastructure.
-
----
-
-## Config Flow
-
-```mermaid
-flowchart TB
- A["config/variables.yml
(single source of truth)"] --> B[Terraform .tfvars]
- A --> C[Bicep .bicepparam]
- A --> D[ARM parameters.json]
- A --> E[PowerShell ConvertFrom-Yaml]
- A --> F[Ansible group_vars]
- B --> G[Identical Infrastructure]
- C --> G
- D --> G
- E --> G
- F --> G
-```
-
----
-
-## Deployment Path Matrix
-
-| Tool | Azure Resources | Configuration | Monitoring | Scaling |
-|------|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
-| **Terraform** | ✅ | Delegates | ✅ | ✅ |
-| **Bicep** | ✅ | Delegates | ✅ | ✅ |
-| **ARM** | ✅ | Delegates | ✅ | — |
-| **PowerShell** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
-| **Ansible** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
-
-!!! warning "Delegates"
- "Delegates" means the IaC tool provisions Azure resources but does not configure the guest OS or application layer. A separate tool (PowerShell or Ansible) handles guest configuration.
-
----
-
-## Interoperability Rules
-
-1. **Single source of truth** — `config/variables.yml` is the only config file. All tool-specific parameter files are derived.
-2. **Identical output** — Given the same config, every tool must produce the same infrastructure.
-3. **Idempotency** — All scripts and templates must be safe to re-run.
-4. **Error handling** — Every tool must validate config before executing changes.
-5. **Logging** — All operations logged to `./logs/` with consistent format.
-
----
-
-## Variable Path Contract
-
-Scripts must use variable paths that exist in the schema. See the [Variable Standards](variables.md) for naming rules and the [Variable Reference](../reference/variables.md) for the complete catalog.
-
----
-
-## Related Standards
-
-- [Scripting Standards](scripting.md)
-- [Infrastructure Standards](infrastructure.md)
-- [Solution Standards](solutions.md)
-- [Variable Standards](variables.md)
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-# Documentation Standards
-
-> **Canonical reference:** [Documentation Standards (full)](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/documentation/documentation-standards)
-> **Applies to:** All AzureLocal repositories
-> **Last Updated:** 2026-03-17
-
----
-
-## Principles
-
-| Principle | Rule |
-|-----------|------|
-| Documentation-First | Document **before** implementing. Keep docs current with code. |
-| Single Source of Truth | One authoritative document per topic. Cross-reference, don't duplicate. |
-| Audience-Aware | Write for operators, developers, or executives — with appropriate depth. |
-| Actionable | Step-by-step procedures, examples, prerequisites, and outcomes. |
-
----
-
-## File Naming
-
-| Type | Convention | Pattern | Example |
-|------|-----------|---------|---------|
-| Directories | lowercase-with-hyphens | `^[a-z][a-z0-9-]*$` | `guides/`, `reference/` |
-| Markdown (docs/) | lowercase with hyphens | `*.md` | `deployment-guide.md` |
-| Root files | UPPERCASE | — | `README.md`, `CHANGELOG.md`, `CONTRIBUTING.md` |
-| PowerShell scripts | PascalCase | `Verb-Noun.ps1` | `Deploy-Solution.ps1` |
-| Config files | lowercase-with-hyphens | — | `variables.example.yml` |
-
----
-
-## MkDocs Material Conventions
-
-This repo uses **MkDocs Material** with the following conventions:
-
-- **Admonitions**: Use `!!! note`, `!!! warning`, `!!! danger`, `!!! info`, `!!! tip`
-- **Code blocks**: Always include a language identifier (e.g., ` ```powershell `, ` ```yaml `)
-- **Code copy**: Enabled via `content.code.copy`
-- **Mermaid diagrams**: Supported via `pymdownx.superfences` custom fence
-- **Tables**: Use standard Markdown tables
-- **Tabs**: Use `=== "Tab Name"` via `pymdownx.tabbed`
-
----
-
-## Frontmatter & Metadata
-
-Every documentation page should include:
-
-```markdown
-# Page Title
-
-> Brief one-line description of the page's purpose.
-
----
-```
-
----
-
-## Fictional Company — Contoso (IIC)
-
-All examples must use IIC. See the [Examples & IIC Policy](examples.md) page for the full reference card.
-
-| Never Use | Use Instead |
-|-----------|-------------|
-| `contoso`, `fabrikam`, `northwind` | Contoso |
-| `example.com`, `test.com` | `contoso.cloud` |
-| Real customer names | IIC naming patterns |
-
----
-
-## Related Standards
-
-- [Naming Conventions (full reference)](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/documentation/naming-conventions)
-- [Badge Library](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/documentation/badge-library)
-- [Scripting Standards](scripting.md)
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-# Examples & IIC Policy
-
-> **Canonical reference:** [Fictional Company Policy (full)](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/fictional-company-policy)
-> **Applies to:** All AzureLocal repositories
-> **Last Updated:** 2026-03-17
-
----
-
-## Policy
-
-All examples, sample configurations, and walkthroughs use **one** fictional company: **Contoso (IIC)**.
-
-!!! warning "Mandatory"
- Never use `contoso`, `fabrikam`, `adventure-works`, `woodgrove`, `example.com`, or any real customer name.
- **IIC only** — in every repo, every example, every sample config.
-
----
-
-## IIC Reference Card
-
-| Attribute | Value |
-|-----------|-------|
-| **Full Name** | Contoso |
-| **Abbreviation** | IIC |
-| **Domain (public)** | `contoso.cloud` / `iic.cloud` |
-| **Domain (on-prem AD)** | `contoso.local` |
-| **NetBIOS Name** | `IMPROBABLE` |
-| **Entra ID Tenant** | `improbability.onmicrosoft.com` |
-| **Email Pattern** | `user@contoso.cloud` |
-
----
-
-## AzureLocal Naming Patterns
-
-### Azure Resources
-
-| Resource | Pattern | Example |
-|----------|---------|---------|
-| Resource Group | `rg-iic--<##>` | `rg-iic-platform-01` |
-| Virtual Network | `vnet-iic--<##>` | `vnet-iic-compute-01` |
-| Subnet | `snet-iic-` | `snet-iic-management` |
-| Network Security Group | `nsg-iic-` | `nsg-iic-compute` |
-| Key Vault | `kv-iic-` | `kv-iic-platform` |
-| Storage Account | `stiic<##>` | `stiicdata01` |
-| Log Analytics | `law-iic--<##>` | `law-iic-monitor-01` |
-| Managed Identity | `id-iic-` | `id-iic-deploy` |
-
-### Active Directory
-
-| Resource | Pattern | Example |
-|----------|---------|---------|
-| OU path | `OU=,OU=Servers,DC=iic,DC=local` | — |
-| Service account | `svc.iic.` | `svc.iic.deploy` |
-| Group | `grp-iic-` | `grp-iic-admins` |
-
-### IP Addresses
-
-| Network | Range | Usage |
-|---------|-------|-------|
-| Management | `10.0.0.0/24` | Node management |
-| Compute | `10.0.2.0/24` | Workload traffic |
-
----
-
-## Real Identities
-
-| Name | Usage |
-|------|-------|
-| **Azure Local Cloud** | Community project, GitHub org, `azurelocal.cloud` |
-| **Hybrid Cloud Solutions** | Author/maintainer LLC, script headers, copyright |
-
----
-
-## Usage Examples
-
-### In `config/variables.example.yml`
-
-```yaml
-subscription:
- subscription_id: "00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000"
- tenant_id: "00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000"
- location: "eastus"
-
-security:
- keyvault_name: "kv-iic-platform"
-
-azure_local:
- resource_group: "rg-iic-platform-01"
- cluster_name: "azlocal-iic-01"
-```
-
-### In Documentation
-
-> Contoso deploys Azure Local clusters using IIC naming patterns,
-> with all configuration driven from a single `config/variables.yml` file.
-
----
-
-## Enforcement
-
-- **PR review**: Reviewers flag any use of `contoso`, `fabrikam`, or other non-IIC names
-- **Config validation**: `variables.example.yml` uses IIC naming in all placeholders
-- **CI**: Vale linting rules flag non-IIC fictional company names (when configured)
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-# Standards
-
-This repository follows the **org-wide AzureLocal standards** maintained on the central documentation site.
-
-!!! info "Central Standards"
- The full standards suite is at [azurelocal.cloud/standards](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/).
- This section provides the key rules adapted for this solution.
-
----
-
-## Standards Pages
-
-| Standard | Local Page | Central Reference |
-|----------|-----------|------------------|
-| Documentation | [Documentation Standards](documentation.md) | [Full Reference](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/documentation/documentation-standards) |
-| Scripting | [Scripting Standards](scripting.md) | [Full Reference](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/scripting/scripting-standards) |
-| Variables | [Variable Standards](variables.md) | [Full Reference](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/variable-management/) |
-| Naming Conventions | [Naming Conventions](naming.md) | [Full Reference](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/documentation/naming-conventions) |
-| Solutions | [Solution Standards](solutions.md) | [Full Reference](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/solutions/solution-development-standard) |
-| Infrastructure | [Infrastructure Standards](infrastructure.md) | [Full Reference](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/infrastructure/) |
-| Automation | [Automation Interoperability](automation.md) | [Full Reference](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/scripting/scripting-framework) |
-| Examples & IIC | [Examples & IIC](examples.md) | [Full Reference](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/fictional-company-policy) |
-
----
-
-## References
-
-- [Variable Reference](../reference/variables.md) — Per-variable catalog for this repo
-- [Repository Structure](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/repo-structure) — Required file layout
-
----
-
-## Repo-Specific Conventions
-
-- **IaC tooling**: Terraform, Bicep, ARM, PowerShell, Ansible
-- **Config file**: `config/variables.example.yml` — see [Variable Reference](../reference/variables.md)
-- **Fictional company**: Contoso (IIC) — see [IIC Policy](examples.md)
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-# Infrastructure Standards
-
-> **Canonical reference:** [Infrastructure Standards (full)](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/infrastructure/)
-> **Applies to:** All AzureLocal repositories
-> **Last Updated:** 2026-03-17
-
----
-
-## Overview
-
-Standards for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform state management, and deployment processes for AzureLocal solutions.
-
----
-
-## Infrastructure Pipeline
-
-```mermaid
-flowchart LR
- A[Generate Variables] --> B[Validate Config]
- B --> C[Plan Infrastructure]
- C --> D[Review Changes]
- D --> E[Apply Changes]
- E --> F[Update State]
-```
-
----
-
-## State Management
-
-| Principle | Rule |
-|-----------|------|
-| Remote state | Store Terraform state in Azure Storage Account |
-| State locking | Enable locking during all operations |
-| Backup | Regular state file backups before destructive operations |
-| Naming | `-.tfstate` (e.g., `platform-prod.tfstate`) |
-
----
-
-## IaC Tool Parity
-
-All tools must produce **identical infrastructure** when given the same configuration values:
-
-| Tool | Primary Format | State Management |
-|------|---------------|-----------------|
-| Terraform | `.tf` / `.tfvars` | Remote state in Azure Storage |
-| Bicep | `.bicep` / `.bicepparam` | ARM deployment history |
-| ARM | `.json` | ARM deployment history |
-| PowerShell | `.ps1` | Config-driven, logged |
-| Ansible | `.yml` | Inventory-based |
-
----
-
-## Deployment Phases
-
-| Phase | Scope | Tools |
-|-------|-------|-------|
-| Phase 1: Azure Foundation | Resource groups, networking, Key Vault, storage | Terraform, Bicep, ARM |
-| Phase 2: Compute & Workload | VMs, clusters, workload deployment | Terraform, PowerShell |
-| Phase 3: Configuration | Guest config, monitoring, policies | PowerShell, Ansible |
-
----
-
-## Related Standards
-
-- [Infrastructure Generation & Deployment Process](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/infrastructure/infrastructure-generation-deployment-process)
-- [State Management](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/infrastructure/state-management)
-- [Solution Development Standard](solutions.md)
-- [Variable Standards](variables.md)
-- [Automation Interoperability](automation.md)
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-# Naming Conventions
-
-> **Canonical reference:** [Naming Conventions (full)](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/documentation/naming-conventions)
-> **Applies to:** All AzureLocal repositories
-> **Last Updated:** 2026-03-17
-
----
-
-## File & Directory Naming
-
-| Type | Convention | Pattern | Example |
-|------|-----------|---------|---------|
-| Directories | lowercase-with-hyphens | `^[a-z][a-z0-9-]*$` | `getting-started/` |
-| Markdown (docs/) | lowercase with hyphens | `*.md` | `deployment-guide.md` |
-| Root files | UPPERCASE | — | `README.md`, `CHANGELOG.md` |
-| PowerShell scripts | PascalCase | `Verb-Noun.ps1` | `Deploy-Solution.ps1` |
-| Config files | lowercase-with-hyphens | — | `variables.example.yml` |
-
----
-
-## Azure Resource Naming
-
-All resources follow the [IIC naming patterns](examples.md):
-
-| Resource Type | Pattern | Example |
-|--------------|---------|---------|
-| Resource Group | `rg-iic--<##>` | `rg-iic-platform-01` |
-| Virtual Network | `vnet-iic--<##>` | `vnet-iic-compute-01` |
-| Network Security Group | `nsg-iic-` | `nsg-iic-compute` |
-| Key Vault | `kv-iic-` | `kv-iic-platform` |
-| Storage Account | `stiic<##>` | `stiicdata01` |
-| Log Analytics | `law-iic--<##>` | `law-iic-monitor-01` |
-
----
-
-## Variable Naming
-
-| Rule | Standard | Example |
-|------|----------|---------|
-| YAML sections | `snake_case` | `azure_local`, `networking` |
-| YAML keys | `snake_case` | `subscription_id`, `resource_name` |
-| Pattern | `^[a-z][a-z0-9_]*$` | — |
-| Max length | 50 characters | — |
-
----
-
-## Git Branch Naming
-
-| Pattern | Usage | Example |
-|---------|-------|---------|
-| `main` | Default branch | — |
-| `feature/` | New features | `feature/add-validation` |
-| `fix/` | Bug fixes | `fix/config-parsing` |
-| `docs/` | Documentation | `docs/deployment-guide` |
-| `infra/` | CI/CD | `infra/add-pester-tests` |
-
----
-
-## Related Standards
-
-- [Full Naming Conventions](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/documentation/naming-conventions)
-- [Repository Structure](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/repo-structure)
-- [Documentation Standards](documentation.md)
-- [Examples & IIC](examples.md)
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-# Scripting Standards
-
-> **Canonical reference:** [Scripting Standards (full)](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/scripting/scripting-standards)
-> **Applies to:** All AzureLocal repositories
-> **Last Updated:** 2026-03-17
-
----
-
-## Script Naming
-
-| Script Type | Pattern | Example |
-|-------------|---------|---------|
-| PowerShell Core | `Verb-Noun.ps1` | `Deploy-Solution.ps1` |
-| Azure PowerShell | `Verb-AzResource.ps1` | `New-AzKeyVault.ps1` |
-| Azure CLI (PowerShell) | `az-verb-resource.ps1` | `az-deploy-resource.ps1` |
-| Azure CLI (Bash) | `az-verb-resource.sh` | `az-deploy-resource.sh` |
-| Standalone (no config) | `Verb-Noun-Standalone.ps1` | `Deploy-Solution-Standalone.ps1` |
-| Remote/orchestration | `Invoke-.ps1` | `Invoke-Deployment.ps1` |
-
----
-
-## Config-Driven vs Standalone
-
-| Mode | Config File | Dependencies | Use Case |
-|------|-------------|-------------|----------|
-| Config-driven (Options 2-4) | `config/variables.yml` | Config loader, helpers, Key Vault | Multi-environment automation, CI/CD |
-| Standalone (Option 5) | Inline `#region CONFIGURATION` | None | Demos, single-use, external sharing |
-
-### Config-Driven Rules
-
-- Read all values from `config/variables.yml` — never hardcode
-- Accept `-ConfigPath` parameter (auto-discover if not provided)
-- Use helper functions: `ConvertFrom-Yaml`, `Resolve-KeyVaultRef`, logging
-
-### Standalone Rules
-
-- All variables in `#region CONFIGURATION` block at top
-- Variable names match `variables.yml` paths (e.g., `$subscription_id`)
-- Zero external dependencies — copy, paste, run
-
----
-
-## `Invoke-` Script Requirements
-
-### Required Parameters
-
-| Parameter | Type | Default | Purpose |
-|-----------|------|---------|---------|
-| `-ConfigPath` | `[string]` | `""` | Path to `variables.yml` |
-| `-Credential` | `[PSCredential]` | `$null` | Override credential resolution |
-| `-TargetNode` | `[string[]]` | `@()` (all) | Limit to specific node(s) |
-| `-WhatIf` | `[switch]` | `$false` | Dry-run mode |
-| `-LogPath` | `[string]` | `""` (auto) | Override log file path |
-
-All `Invoke-` scripts must use `[CmdletBinding()]` to enable `-Verbose` and `-Debug`.
-
-### Credential Resolution Order
-
-1. **`-Credential` parameter** — if passed, use immediately
-2. **Key Vault** — read from config; try `Az.KeyVault`, fall back to `az` CLI
-3. **Interactive prompt** — `Get-Credential` with username pre-filled
-
----
-
-## Logging
-
-- Log to `./logs//.log`
-- Use `Write-Verbose` for detailed output
-- Log format: `[YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS] [LEVEL] Message`
-
----
-
-## Solution Script Conventions
-
-| Convention | Rule |
-|-----------|------|
-| IaC tools | Terraform, Bicep, ARM, PowerShell, Ansible |
-| Config source | `config/variables.yml` (single source of truth) |
-| Parameter derivation | All tool-specific param files derived from central config |
-| Idempotency | All scripts must be safe to re-run |
-
----
-
-## Related Standards
-
-- [PowerShell Organization Standard](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/scripting/powershell-organization-standard)
-- [Scripting Framework](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/scripting/scripting-framework)
-- [Bash Scripting Standards](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/scripting/bash-scripting-standards)
-- [Automation Interoperability](automation.md)
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-# Solution Development Standards
-
-> **Canonical reference:** [Solution Development Standard (full)](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/solutions/solution-development-standard)
-> **Applies to:** All AzureLocal solution repositories
-> **Last Updated:** 2026-03-17
-
----
-
-## IaC Tool Support
-
-Each tool must declare which deployment phases it supports:
-
-| Tool | Azure Resources | Configuration | Networking | Monitoring |
-|------|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
-| **Terraform** | ✅ | Delegates | ✅ | ✅ |
-| **Bicep** | ✅ | Delegates | ✅ | ✅ |
-| **ARM** | ✅ | Delegates | ✅ | ✅ |
-| **PowerShell** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
-| **Ansible** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
-
-!!! warning "Delegates"
- "Delegates" means the tool provisions Azure resources but does not configure the guest OS. A separate tool (PowerShell or Ansible) handles guest configuration.
-
----
-
-## Parameter File Derivation
-
-All tool-specific parameter files MUST be derivable from `config/variables.yml`:
-
-| Tool | Parameter File | Derivation |
-|------|---------------|------------|
-| Terraform | `src/terraform/terraform.tfvars` | Map YAML sections to HCL variables |
-| Bicep | `src/bicep/main.bicepparam` | Map YAML sections to Bicep parameters |
-| ARM | `src/arm/azuredeploy.parameters.json` | Map YAML sections to ARM parameter schema |
-| PowerShell | *(reads config directly)* | `ConvertFrom-Yaml` from config file |
-| Ansible | `common/ansible/inventory/hosts.yml` | Map YAML sections to `group_vars` |
-
-The central config is the **single source of truth**. Tool-specific files are convenience copies that should be regenerable.
-
----
-
-## Conditional Resource Support
-
-| Tool | Mechanism | Example |
-|------|-----------|--------|
-| **Terraform** | `count` / `for_each` | `count = var.enable_feature ? 1 : 0` |
-| **Bicep** | `if` condition | `resource res '...' = if (enableFeature) { ... }` |
-| **ARM** | `condition` property | `"condition": "[equals(parameters('enableFeature'), 'true')]"` |
-| **PowerShell** | `switch` / `if` | `if ($config.feature_enabled) { ... }` |
-| **Ansible** | `when:` clause | `when: enable_feature == true` |
-
-All tools must produce **identical infrastructure** when given the same configuration values.
-
----
-
-## Multi-Tool Parity
-
-- Every supported tool must cover the same set of resources
-- Tool-specific parameter files are derived from `config/variables.yml`
-- CI tests validate that each tool's output matches the expected state
-- New resources added to one tool must be added to all supported tools
-
----
-
-## Related Standards
-
-- [Infrastructure Standards](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/infrastructure/)
-- [Variable Reference](../reference/variables.md)
-- [Scripting Standards](scripting.md)
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-# Variable Standards
-
-> **Canonical reference:** [Variable Management Standard](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/variable-management/)
-> **Full variable catalog:** [Variable Reference](../reference/variables.md)
-> **Last Updated:** 2026-03-17
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-## Overview
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-This repository uses a **single central configuration file** — `config/variables.yml` — as the source of truth for all deployment automation. Copy from `config/variables.example.yml` to get started.
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-## Naming Rules
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-| Rule | Standard | Example |
-|------|----------|--------|
-| Top-level sections | `snake_case` | `azure_local`, `networking` |
-| Keys within sections | `snake_case` | `subscription_id`, `resource_name` |
-| Pattern | `^[a-z][a-z0-9_]*$` | — |
-| Max length | 50 characters | — |
-| Booleans | Descriptive names | `monitoring_enabled: true` |
-| Secrets | `keyvault://` URI format | `keyvault://kv-iic-platform/admin-password` |
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-## Config File Structure
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-```
-config/
-├── variables.example.yml # Template with IIC examples (committed)
-├── variables.yml # Your actual config (gitignored)
-└── schema/
- └── variables.schema.json # JSON Schema for CI validation
-```
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-## Key Vault Resolution
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-Secrets are never stored in plaintext:
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-```yaml
-security:
- admin_password: "keyvault://kv-iic-platform/admin-password"
- domain_join_password: "keyvault://kv-iic-platform/domain-join"
-```
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-## CI Validation
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-Every PR validates `config/variables.example.yml` against `config/schema/variables.schema.json` using the `validate-config.yml` workflow.
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-## Detailed Reference
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-For the complete variable catalog see:
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-- **[Variable Reference](../reference/variables.md)** — per-variable documentation
-- **[Variable Management Standard](https://azurelocal.cloud/docs/implementation/04-variable-management-standard)** — org-wide governance
-- **[Variable Management Suite](https://azurelocal.cloud/standards/variable-management/)** — registry, schema validation, workflows
-- Tool-specific parameter mapping
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