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CloudCostChefs CSV Tag Chef for Azure & OCI

A Python script suite that reads a CSV and seasons your Azure Resource Groups and OCI compartments with the five core tags—Environment, Owner, CostCenter, Project, and Application—without portal clicks.

⏱️ Prep Time:Brew a pot of coffee and sip
🧩 Difficulty:Beginner

🔍 What It Does

  • 🔄 Bulk tag Azure RGs or OCI compartments in one run
  • ✅ Merges new tags with existing tags—no accidental overwrites
  • 📊 Simple CSV input with columns: ResourceGroupName, SubscriptionId (for Azure) and CompartmentName (for OCI), plus Environment, Owner, CostCenter, Project, Application
  • 🛠️ Uses only Python, pandas, and Azure/OCI SDKs—no extra fluff
  • 📝 Logs every action to console and file for audit and debugging

⚙️ Requirements Checklist

  • ✅ Python 3.7+
  • ✅ `pandas`, `azure-identity`, `azure-mgmt-resource`, and `oci` packages installed
  • ✅ `az login` or managed identity for Azure authentication
  • ✅ OCI config file (~/.oci/config) with a profile that has compartment tagging permissions
  • ✅ A CSV file with required columns (see sample above)

📌 Talk Nerdy Tip:

Tags are like breadcrumbs in the cloud forest—leave the five essentials and your cost audits become a cakewalk.

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