Azure PowerShell Tutorial

Introduction

Azure PowerShell is a set of cmdlets for managing Azure resources directly from the PowerShell command line. This tutorial will guide you through the basics of using Azure PowerShell, from installation to executing common commands.

Installation

To start using Azure PowerShell, you need to install the Az module. Open a PowerShell window with administrative privileges and run the following command:

This command installs the Az module, which is the module used to manage Azure resources.

Connecting to Your Azure Account

Before you can manage Azure resources, you need to authenticate your Azure account. Use the following command to sign in:

This command opens a web page where you can enter your Azure credentials. Upon successful authentication, you will be connected to your Azure account.

Managing Azure Resources

Listing Azure Resources

To list all the resources in your Azure subscription, use the following command:

ResourceGroupName : MyResourceGroup
Name              : MyResource
ResourceType      : Microsoft.Web/sites
Location          : West US
                

Creating a Resource Group

Resource groups in Azure act as containers that hold related resources. To create a new resource group, use the following command:

This command creates a new resource group named MyResourceGroup in the "East US" region.

Creating a Virtual Machine

To create a new virtual machine, use the following command:

This command creates a new virtual machine named MyVM in the MyResourceGroup resource group, using the UbuntuLTS image. You will be prompted to enter credentials for the VM.

Advanced Usage

Automating Tasks with Scripts

You can automate repetitive tasks by writing PowerShell scripts. Here is an example script that creates a virtual network:

$resourceGroupName = "MyResourceGroup"
$location = "East US"
$virtualNetworkName = "MyVNet"
$subnetName = "MySubnet"

# Create a resource group
New-AzResourceGroup -Name $resourceGroupName -Location $location

# Create a virtual network
New-AzVirtualNetwork -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroupName -Location $location -Name $virtualNetworkName -AddressPrefix "10.0.0.0/16"

# Create a subnet
Add-AzVirtualNetworkSubnetConfig -Name $subnetName -AddressPrefix "10.0.1.0/24" -VirtualNetwork (Get-AzVirtualNetwork -Name $virtualNetworkName -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroupName)

# Apply the subnet configuration
Set-AzVirtualNetwork -VirtualNetwork (Get-AzVirtualNetwork -Name $virtualNetworkName -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroupName)
                

Managing Storage Accounts

You can manage Azure Storage accounts using Azure PowerShell. Here is an example command to create a new storage account:

This command creates a new storage account named mystorageaccount in the MyResourceGroup resource group with the Standard_LRS SKU.

Conclusion

Azure PowerShell is a powerful tool for managing Azure resources from the command line. This tutorial covered the basics, including installation, authentication, resource management, and automation. With these skills, you can efficiently manage your Azure infrastructure.