Azure CLI and Cloud Shell - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is Azure CLI?

Azure CLI is a command-line tool that lets you manage Azure resources using simple commands from your computer or Cloud Shell.

beginner

What is Azure Cloud Shell?

Azure Cloud Shell is a browser-based shell environment hosted by Microsoft that provides Azure CLI and other tools without needing local installation.

beginner

How do you start Azure Cloud Shell?

You can start Azure Cloud Shell by clicking the shell icon in the Azure portal or by visiting shell.azure.com in a web browser.

intermediate

Why use Azure CLI instead of the Azure portal?

Azure CLI allows automation, scripting, and faster management of resources, especially useful for repetitive tasks or managing many resources.

intermediate

What shell environments does Azure Cloud Shell support?

Azure Cloud Shell supports Bash (Linux shell) and PowerShell, letting you choose the environment you prefer.

Which tool allows you to manage Azure resources from a web browser without installing anything?

A Azure Cloud Shell

B Azure CLI installed locally

C Azure Portal mobile app

D Azure Storage Explorer

Azure Cloud Shell runs in the browser and provides Azure CLI without local installation.

What command starts the Azure CLI in Cloud Shell?

A It starts automatically when you open Cloud Shell

B az start

C start-azure

D cli launch

Azure CLI is ready to use immediately when you open Cloud Shell; no command needed to start it.

Which shell environments can you choose in Azure Cloud Shell?

A PowerShell and Command Prompt

B Command Prompt and Bash

C Zsh and Fish

D Bash and PowerShell

Azure Cloud Shell supports Bash (Linux shell) and PowerShell environments.

What is a main advantage of using Azure CLI over the Azure portal?

A More colorful interface

B Better graphics

C Automation and scripting

D Requires no login

Azure CLI allows automation and scripting, which is faster for repetitive tasks.

Where can you access Azure Cloud Shell?

A Only on Windows computers

B Azure portal and shell.azure.com

C Only through Visual Studio

D Only on mobile apps

Azure Cloud Shell is accessible via the Azure portal or directly at shell.azure.com.

Explain what Azure CLI and Azure Cloud Shell are and how they help manage Azure resources.

Think about tools that let you control Azure from commands and where you can run them.

Describe the benefits of using Azure Cloud Shell compared to installing Azure CLI locally.

Consider convenience and accessibility when using Cloud Shell.