Chapter 1: Introduction to Azure Bicep Language

In this guide, we will explore how to streamline your Azure Bicep code generation by utilizing OpenAI and PowerShell. Azure Bicep is a domain-specific language that enables users to deploy Azure resources through a declarative syntax. As a higher-level abstraction over Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep simplifies the definition of Azure resources by employing Infrastructure as Code principles.

Azure's OpenAI Service provides access to advanced AI language models, including GPT-3, Codex, and DALL-E. Supported by Microsoft Azure's robust security framework, this platform ensures a smooth integration with OpenAI's APIs, facilitating seamless transitions between the two systems.

Using Azure OpenAI, users benefit from Microsoft Azure's security features while accessing the same powerful AI models offered by OpenAI. The service includes functionalities like private networking, geographical availability, and responsible AI content filtering to ensure safe and secure model usage.

With Azure OpenAI, users can leverage sophisticated language models for various tasks, including content creation, text summarization, semantic searches, and translating natural language into code. Access is provided through REST APIs, a Python SDK, or the web-based Azure OpenAI Studio interface.

Prerequisites:

• An active Azure account (free account creation available).
• Azure Bicep installed on your local machine (optional).
• Azure PowerShell installed: Refer to the guide on installing Azure PowerShell.

Let’s dive in!

Section 1.1: Overview of the Solution

We will create a Bicep template that provisions a storage account. This template will be generated by executing a single command in PowerShell, utilizing the PowerShellAI module along with OpenAI.

To achieve this, we will follow these steps:

1. Install and import the PowerShellAI module.
2. Create an API key from OpenAI.
3. Set the API key as an environment variable.
4. Generate a Bicep Language snippet.

Subsection 1.1.1: Installing the PowerShellAI Module

Open your PowerShell environment and install the PowerShellAI module with the command:

Install-Module -Name PowerShellAI

Next, import the module:

Import-Module -Name PowerShellAI

Proceed to obtain your API key from OpenAI.

Subsection 1.1.2: Generating an API Key from OpenAI

You need to have access to OpenAI. Visit the following URL to create a new API Key:

OpenAI API

An API for accessing innovative AI models from OpenAI:

Once in the OpenAI portal, generate a new API Key as illustrated in the image below:

Subsection 1.1.3: Setting the API Key as an Environment Variable

Back in PowerShell, set the API key as an environment variable using the command:

$env:OpenAIKey = "YOUR-API-KEY"

Now, let’s generate a Bicep code snippet.

Subsection 1.1.4: Generating a Bicep Language Snippet

We will utilize the copilot command, which sends a request to GPT, processes the response, and displays it for user interaction:

copilot 'Write a Bicep Language snippet that creates a storage account'

The outcome from executing this command will appear as follows:

Furthermore, you can choose to review an explanation of the code or execute it directly.

This process showcases the capabilities available to enhance Azure infrastructure management using OpenAI and PowerShell.

Chapter 2: Practical Applications

Explore how to leverage ChatGPT for generating PowerShell scripts and Bicep templates effectively in this video.

Learn about building a PowerShell module for Bicep with C# in this informative video, detailing the journey of reaching almost 1,000,000 downloads.