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Azure Periodic Table of Resource Naming Convention Shorthands

· 3 min read
Justin O'Connor
Justin O'Connor
Founder @ Onward Platforms
HOT UPDATE - August 2023

This resource is now available as an interactive web application at azureperiodictable.com!

The Power of Consistent Resource Naming​

Consistency in naming Azure resources is essential whether you are just getting started in the cloud or have a mature team and platforms. Defining and enforcing naming conventions for resources can help improve:

  • Resource discovery and management
  • Cost tracking and optimization
  • Automation and infrastructure as code
  • Organization of resources across Azure tenants
  • Team collaboration and resource identification

The Azure Periodic Table​

To simplify Microsoft's recommended abbreviations for resource types and naming conventions, I created a visual reference in the style of a periodic table. This visualization maps together information from Microsoft's official documentation on Azure Cloud Adoption Framework naming conventions.

Azure Periodic Table of Resource Naming Conventions

Interactive Web Application​

To make this resource even more useful, I've created an interactive web application that allows you to:

  • Search and filter Azure resource types
  • Copy naming convention patterns
  • View detailed naming rules for each resource
  • Generate compliant resource names

Check it out at azureperiodictable.com

Impact and Community Response​

This resource has been incredibly well-received by the Azure community:

  • Over 2 million organic views across various platforms
  • Thousands of shares on LinkedIn and other social media
  • Used by organizations worldwide for standardizing their Azure naming conventions
  • Referenced in numerous Azure architecture discussions and documentation

Download High-Resolution Version​

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  1. Following me on LinkedIn for more Azure content
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  3. Contributing to the GitHub repository
  4. Providing feedback to help improve future versions

Keep Paying It Forward​

The overwhelming response to this resource shows how valuable community-created tools can be. I encourage you to:

  1. Share your own knowledge and tools with the community
  2. Contribute improvements to existing resources
  3. Help others learn and grow in their Azure journey

Your feedback and suggestions are always welcome! Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn with any ideas for improvement.

Learn More

For a comprehensive guide to the Azure Periodic Table, including features, AI-powered chat assistant, and detailed information about Azure resources, check out our full documentation.