Azure PowerShell module

Introduction

The Azure PowerShell module lets you manage Azure resources using simple commands in PowerShell. It helps automate tasks in Azure cloud easily.

You want to create or manage Azure virtual machines without using the web portal.

You need to automate deployment of Azure resources like storage accounts or databases.

You want to script repetitive Azure tasks to save time and avoid mistakes.

You want to check the status of Azure services or resources quickly from your computer.

You want to integrate Azure management into your existing PowerShell scripts.

Syntax

PowerShell

Install-Module -Name Az
Import-Module Az
Connect-AzAccount
Get-AzResource

Install-Module downloads and installs the Azure PowerShell module.

Connect-AzAccount signs you into your Azure account.

Examples

Installs the Azure PowerShell module on your computer.

PowerShell

Install-Module -Name Az

Opens a login window to sign into your Azure account.

PowerShell

Connect-AzAccount

Lists all virtual machines in your Azure subscription.

PowerShell

Get-AzVM

Creates a new resource group named 'MyGroup' in the East US region.

PowerShell

New-AzResourceGroup -Name MyGroup -Location eastus

Sample Program

This script installs the Azure PowerShell module if needed, imports it, signs you into Azure, creates a resource group called 'MyResourceGroup' in East US, and confirms creation.

PowerShell

Install-Module -Name Az -Scope CurrentUser -Force
Import-Module Az
Connect-AzAccount
$rgName = "MyResourceGroup"
$location = "eastus"
New-AzResourceGroup -Name $rgName -Location $location
Write-Output "Resource group '$rgName' created in location '$location'."

Important Notes

You need an active Azure subscription to use these commands.

Run PowerShell as administrator to install modules globally.

Use Get-Help <command> -Full to learn more about any Azure PowerShell command.

Summary

The Azure PowerShell module helps manage Azure resources from PowerShell.

Install it with Install-Module -Name Az and sign in with Connect-AzAccount.

You can create, list, and manage Azure resources using simple commands.