Azure PowerShell Reference

Your comprehensive guide to managing Azure with PowerShell

About Azure PowerShell

Azure PowerShell provides a set of cmdlets that are built on the .NET Framework for managing Azure resources. You can use Azure PowerShell to manage Azure resources that you've deployed to Azure from your local computer.

What is Azure PowerShell?

Azure PowerShell is a module that enables you to connect to your subscription and manage resources using PowerShell commands. It's ideal for automating the management of your Azure infrastructure.

Tip: For a more interactive experience, consider using the Azure Cloud Shell, which provides a browser-based PowerShell environment pre-configured with Azure modules.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Cmdlet Support: Manage virtually all Azure services from compute and storage to networking and databases.
  • Automation Capabilities: Script repetitive tasks and implement complex deployment scenarios.
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Run Azure PowerShell on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Integration with Other Tools: Seamlessly integrate with CI/CD pipelines and other management tools.

Getting Started

To begin using Azure PowerShell, you'll need to install the Azure PowerShell modules. The recommended way to do this is using PowerShellGet.

Here's a basic example of how to connect to your Azure account:

# Install the Az module if you don't have it already
# Install-Module -Name Az -AllowClobber -Scope CurrentUser

# Connect to your Azure account
Connect-AzAccount

Use Cases

Azure PowerShell is powerful for a variety of tasks, including:

  • Provisioning and configuring virtual machines.
  • Managing storage accounts and blobs.
  • Configuring virtual networks and subnets.
  • Deploying and managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters.
  • Automating backup and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Monitoring and reporting on Azure resource usage.

Resources

Explore the following resources to deepen your understanding and expertise: