Azure PowerShell Reference - Installation Guide

Get Started with Azure PowerShell

This guide provides a quick start to install and configure Azure PowerShell. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Azure Subscription Active

2. PowerShell Installed

3. Azure CLI Configated

Azure PowerShell is a powerful tool for managing Azure resources. It allows you to interact with Azure services using PowerShell. We'll walk through the basic setup and initial use.

Installation Steps

1. Install Azure PowerShell: Ensure you have Azure PowerShell installed and configured. You can install it through the Azure Portal or by downloading it from the official Microsoft website.

2. Authenticate with Azure: Use the Azure CLI to authenticate to your Azure subscription. You can do this by running the command:

          
          az login
          

3. Install Azure PowerShell Module: Install the Azure PowerShell module using the PowerShell module.

Example Script

Let's run a simple script to create a new virtual machine:

          
          $VMName = "my-test-vm"
          $VMLocation = "eastus"

          $VM = New-AzVM -Name $VMName -Location $VMLocation
          Write-Host "VM created successfully!"
          
Further Resources

For more information, visit the official Azure documentation: Azure PowerShell Overview

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