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.

Practice

1. What is the primary purpose of the Azure PowerShell module?

easy

A. To manage Azure resources using command-line commands

B. To create virtual machines only

C. To write code for Azure Functions

D. To monitor Azure billing details

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand Azure PowerShell module role

   The Azure PowerShell module provides commands to manage Azure resources from the command line.

2. Step 2: Compare options with module purpose

   Only To manage Azure resources using command-line commands correctly describes the module's broad management capability, not limited to VMs or billing.

3. Final Answer:

   To manage Azure resources using command-line commands -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Azure PowerShell module = Manage Azure resources [OK]

Hint: Think: Azure PowerShell controls Azure resources via commands [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing module with Azure Functions coding
• Thinking it only manages virtual machines
• Assuming it handles billing monitoring

2. Which command correctly installs the Azure PowerShell module?

easy

A. Import-Module -Name Az

B. New-AzResourceGroup

C. Connect-AzAccount

D. Install-Module -Name Az -AllowClobber -Scope CurrentUser

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify installation command

   The command to install a PowerShell module is Install-Module with the module name.

2. Step 2: Check options for installation syntax

   Install-Module -Name Az -AllowClobber -Scope CurrentUser uses Install-Module with correct parameters; others are for importing, connecting, or creating resources.

3. Final Answer:

   Install-Module -Name Az -AllowClobber -Scope CurrentUser -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Install module = Install-Module [OK]

Hint: Install modules with Install-Module command [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using Import-Module to install instead of load
• Confusing Connect-AzAccount as install command
• Trying to create resources before installing module

3. What will the following command do?
Get-AzResourceGroup

medium

A. Delete all resource groups

B. Create a new resource group

C. List all resource groups in the current subscription

D. Connect to Azure account

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the command Get-AzResourceGroup

   This command retrieves information about resource groups in the current Azure subscription.

2. Step 2: Match command behavior to options

   List all resource groups in the current subscription correctly states it lists all resource groups; others describe unrelated actions.

3. Final Answer:

   List all resource groups in the current subscription -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Get-AzResourceGroup = List resource groups [OK]

Hint: Get- commands retrieve info; New- creates [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking Get- commands create or delete resources
• Confusing Connect commands with Get commands
• Assuming it deletes resource groups

4. You run Connect-AzAccount but get an error saying the command is not recognized. What is the most likely cause?

medium

A. Azure PowerShell module is not installed or imported

B. You are not logged into Windows

C. Your internet connection is down

D. You need to restart your computer

Solution

1. Step 1: Analyze error cause for unrecognized command

   If PowerShell says a command is not recognized, the module providing it is likely missing or not loaded.

2. Step 2: Evaluate options for most relevant cause

   Azure PowerShell module is not installed or imported correctly identifies missing installation or import of Azure PowerShell module as cause; others are unrelated.

3. Final Answer:

   Azure PowerShell module is not installed or imported -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Unrecognized command = Module missing [OK]

Hint: Check module installed and imported if command unknown [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming login to Windows affects PowerShell commands
• Blaming internet without checking module
• Restarting computer without checking module

5. You want to create a new Azure resource group named TestGroup in the eastus region using Azure PowerShell. Which command should you run after connecting to your account?

hard

A. Set-AzResourceGroup -Name TestGroup -Location eastus

B. New-AzResourceGroup -Name TestGroup -Location eastus

C. Create-AzResourceGroup -GroupName TestGroup -Region eastus

D. Add-AzResourceGroup -Name TestGroup -Location eastus

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify correct command to create resource group

   The Azure PowerShell command to create a resource group is New-AzResourceGroup with parameters -Name and -Location.

2. Step 2: Compare options with correct syntax

   New-AzResourceGroup -Name TestGroup -Location eastus matches the correct command and parameters; others use incorrect verbs or parameter names.

3. Final Answer:

   New-AzResourceGroup -Name TestGroup -Location eastus -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Create resource group = New-AzResourceGroup [OK]

Hint: Use New-AzResourceGroup with -Name and -Location to create [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using Set- instead of New- to create
• Wrong parameter names like -GroupName or -Region
• Using Add- or Create- which are invalid commands