Azure Tools and Development
This section provides an in-depth look at the various tools and SDKs available for developing, deploying, and managing applications on Microsoft Azure.
Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
Visual Studio
The premier IDE for building applications on Azure. Supports .NET, Node.js, Python, and more. Integrates seamlessly with Azure services.
Visual Studio Code
A lightweight but powerful source code editor. Highly extensible with a vast marketplace of extensions for Azure development, including language support and cloud integration.
Command-Line Interfaces (CLIs)
Azure CLI
A cross-platform command-line tool for managing Azure resources. Use it to provision infrastructure, deploy applications, and more from your terminal.
Example Usage:
az group create --name myResourceGroup --location eastusAzure PowerShell
A set of cmdlets for managing Azure resources using Windows PowerShell or PowerShell Core. Offers a powerful scripting interface for automation.
Example Usage:
New-AzResourceGroup -Name "MyResourceGroup" -Location "East US"SDKs and Libraries
Azure provides Software Development Kits (SDKs) for various programming languages, enabling you to interact with Azure services directly from your applications.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates
Declarative templates for deploying Azure resources in a consistent and repeatable manner.
Bicep
A domain-specific language (DSL) that provides a more concise syntax for deploying Azure resources, compiling down to ARM templates.
Terraform
A popular open-source IaC tool that supports Azure as a provider, allowing you to manage Azure infrastructure alongside other cloud platforms.
Monitoring and Management
Azure Monitor
A comprehensive solution for collecting, analyzing, and acting on telemetry from your Azure and on-premises environments.
Azure Portal
A web-based interface for managing all your Azure resources. Provides a visual way to configure, deploy, and monitor services.