Azure PowerShell module basics - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is the Azure PowerShell module used for?

It is used to manage Azure resources and services from the command line using PowerShell commands.

beginner

How do you install the Azure PowerShell module?

Run the command Install-Module -Name Az -AllowClobber -Scope CurrentUser in PowerShell.

beginner

What command do you use to sign in to your Azure account using PowerShell?

Use Connect-AzAccount to log in interactively to your Azure account.

beginner

How can you list all Azure subscriptions available to your account in PowerShell?

Use the command Get-AzSubscription to see all subscriptions.

intermediate

What is the purpose of the Set-AzContext command?

It sets the active subscription and context for your Azure PowerShell session.

Which command installs the Azure PowerShell module for the current user?

A New-Module -Name Azure

B Install-Azure -User

C Install-Module -Name Az -Scope CurrentUser

D Add-AzModule -UserScope

The correct command is Install-Module -Name Az -Scope CurrentUser to install the Azure PowerShell module for the current user.

What command do you use to log in to Azure in PowerShell?

A Login-Azure

B Connect-AzAccount

C Start-AzSession

D Enter-Azure

Connect-AzAccount is the command to sign in to your Azure account.

How do you check which Azure subscriptions you have access to?

A Get-AzSubscription

B Show-AzAccounts

C List-AzureSubs

D Get-AzureAccounts

Get-AzSubscription lists all subscriptions available to your account.

Which command changes the active subscription context in Azure PowerShell?

A Select-AzAccount

B Switch-AzSubscription

C Change-AzSubscription

D Set-AzContext

Set-AzContext sets the active subscription and context.

What is the first step after installing the Azure PowerShell module to start managing Azure?

A Connect-AzAccount

B Set-AzContext

C Run Get-AzResource

D Install-AzModule

After installation, you must log in using Connect-AzAccount to manage Azure resources.

Explain the process to install and start using the Azure PowerShell module for managing Azure resources.

Think about the steps from installation to setting the active subscription.

Describe how you would switch between different Azure subscriptions in PowerShell.

Focus on commands that help you view and select subscriptions.