In what context is Azure Resource Manager primarily used?

Azure Resource Manager (ARM) is primarily used in the context of deploying cloud resources. It serves as the deployment and management service for Microsoft Azure, enabling users to create, update, and delete resources in their Azure account. With ARM, you can manage groups of related resources as a single entity, known as a resource group, which simplifies management and deployment tasks.

The use of ARM allows for automation of the deployment process, enabling infrastructure as code through the use of templates. This allows for reliable and consistent architecture deployments in the cloud, increasing efficiency and reducing manual errors. ARM also provides fine-grained access control and supports tagging and grouping resources, facilitating easier management and governance of cloud resources.

Other contexts mentioned, such as managing security updates, monitoring application performance, and configuring virtual networks, fall under different Azure services or functionalities and are not the primary focus of Azure Resource Manager. While ARM can help in managing the deployment of virtual networks, it is not specifically tailored just for that purpose.