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epac-build-deployment-plan

Build and validate EPAC deployment plans against an Azure tenant.

3|1|Updated Mar 10, 2026
Search Tags:#validation#iac#deployment plan#powershell#azure policy#epac
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anwather/epac-skills --skill epac-build-deployment-plan
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Skill: epac-build-deployment-plan
Source: https://github.com/anwather/epac-skills/tree/main/skills/epac-build-deployment-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anwather/epac-skills --skill epac-build-deployment-plan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of validating Enterprise Policy as Code (EPAC) deployments by running the Build-DeploymentPlans command, providing a clear summary of all intended changes before they are applied to Azure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deployment Validation: Safely test EPAC policy definitions, set definitions, and assignments against your Azure environment without making any changes.
  • Change Summarization: Generates a human-readable report detailing exactly which policies, assignments, and roles will be created, updated, or deleted.
  • Use Case: Before deploying a new set of security policies to your production environment, use this skill to preview the exact impact, ensuring no unintended consequences arise.

Quick Start

Run the epac-build-deployment-plan skill to preview the EPAC deployment plan for your current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about epac-build-deployment-plan

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I preview Enterprise Policy as Code deployments before applying changes to Azure?▼

Preview Enterprise Policy as Code deployments by executing the Build-DeploymentPlans command to validate policy definitions, assignments, and role changes against your Azure tenant without applying actual modifications.

What does an EPAC deployment plan validation report include?▼

An EPAC deployment plan validation report details which policy definitions, set definitions, assignments, exemptions, and role assignments will be created, updated, replaced, or deleted in your Azure environment.

Do I need the EnterprisePolicyAsCode PowerShell module to validate Azure policy assignments?▼

Yes, validating Azure policy assignments requires the EnterprisePolicyAsCode PowerShell module and an authenticated Azure session to execute the Build-DeploymentPlans command successfully.

Can I test Azure Policy definitions against my tenant without making changes?▼

Yes, you can test Azure Policy definitions safely by building a deployment plan that analyzes intended changes against your authenticated Azure tenant without deploying any actual resources or policies.

What is the best way to check for unintended consequences before deploying security policies to production?▼

Check for unintended consequences by building an EPAC deployment plan that summarizes all policy, assignment, and role changes into a human-readable report before applying them to your production Azure environment.

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