Azure PowerShell

Overview

• Azure PowerShell is a module for Windows PowerShell or PowerShell Core.

• Allows you to connect to Azure subscriptions and manage resources.

• Example: Creating a VM:

• Can run in:

  • Interactive mode: One command at a time.

  • Scripting mode: Execute scripts containing multiple commands.

• Az Module:

  • Replacement for the older AzureRM module.

  • Provides -Az cmdlets, backward compatible with -AzureRM.

  • Open-source: Azure PowerShell GitHub

  • Covers: Resource Groups, Storage, VMs, Azure AD, Containers, Machine Learning, etc.

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PowerShell Cmdlets & Modules

• Cmdlet: Single-purpose PowerShell command (verb-noun format, e.g., Get-Process).

• Common verbs: get (retrieve), set (update), format (format output), out (redirect output).

• Get-Help shows detailed cmdlet info:

• Modules are collections of cmdlets:

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Demonstration: Install Az Module

1. Open PowerShell as administrator.

2. Set execution policy if needed:

3. Install the module:

4. Install NuGet provider if prompted.

5. Trust the repository when prompted.

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Connect to Azure & Manage Resources

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Azure CLI

Overview

• Cross-platform command-line tool (Linux, macOS, Windows).

• Can run interactively or via scripts.

• Example: Restart a VM:

• Commands are structured in groups and subgroups (e.g., az storage blob).

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Finding Commands

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Demonstration: Install & Use Azure CLI

Install on Windows:

1. Go to Install Azure CLI Windows

2. Run installer, accept license, click Install.

Verify Installation:

Login:

• Browser opens for authentication, or use https://aka.ms/devicelogin.

Create a Resource Group:

Verify Resource Group:

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