Useful tips for using Azure CLI
This post will cover what is Azure CLI, how do I use it, how are things different from other command line tools like PowerShell or Bash? The first thing you need to know is that the Azure CLI is not specific to one language or platform. It works with any programming language and on any operating system. You can even use it in your browser! The second thing to know is that the Azure CLI is constantly evolving. As new features are added to Azure, the Azure CLI will be updated to reflect those changes.
what is azure cli
Azure CLI is a set of command-line tools that you can use to manage Azure resources. With Azure CLI, you can create and manage resources by using simple commands in a terminal window.
Azure CLI benefits
· Efficiency – With Azure CLI, you can manage your resources quickly and easily without having to use the Azure portal or PowerShell.
· Cross-platform compatibility – Azure CLI is available on Windows, Linux, and macOS, so you can use it regardless of your operating system.
· Simplicity – Azure CLI uses simple syntax that is easy to learn and understand.
If you’re looking for a way to manage your Azure resources efficiently and easily, then Azure CLI is the perfect tool for you.
How to install Azure CLI
To install Azure CLI, you can use the following command:
curl -L https://aka.ms/InstallAzureCli | bash
After installing Azure CLI, you can run it by using the azure login command. This will prompt you to sign in to your Azure account.
How to use Azure CLI
To use Azure CLI, you can use the azure help command. This will provide you with a list of all the available commands. You can also use the azure –help command to get more information about a specific command.
In addition to the azure help command, there are a few other helpful commands that you can use:
- The azure config command will allow you to manage your Azure configuration.
- The azure account command will allow you to manage your Azure account.
- The azure storage command will allow you to manage your Azure storage account.
- The azure network command will allow you to manage your Azure network.
Basic commands for using Azure CLI
The following are some basic commands for using Azure CLI:
- azure login – This command will prompt you to sign in to your Azure account.
- azure list – This command will display a list of all the Azure resources that you have.
- azure get – This command will allow you to get information about a specific Azure resource.
- azure create – This command will allow you to create a new Azure resource.
- azure delete – This command will allow you to delete an Azure resource.
Creating a new resource group
The azure create command can be used to create a new resource group. To create a new resource group, use the following command:
azure create –resource-group <name>
For example, if you want to create a new resource group called “MyResourceGroup”, you would use the following command:
azure create –resource-group MyResourceGroup
Creating a new virtual machine
To create a new virtual machine, you can use the azure create command. To create a new virtual machine, use the following command:
azure create –resource-group <name> –vm-name <name> –type <type>
For example, if you want to create a new virtual machine called “MyVM” in the resource group “MyResourceGroup”, you would use the following command:
azure create –resource-group MyResourceGroup –vm-name MyVM –type Standard_D1
This will create a new virtual machine with the standard D1 size. You can also specify the VM size by using the –size parameter.
Connecting to a virtual machine
To connect to a virtual machine, you can use the azure login command. This will prompt you to sign in to your Azure account. After signing in, you can use the azure vm command to connect to the virtual machine. For example, if you want to connect to the virtual machine “MyVM” in the resource group “MyResourceGroup”, you would use the following command:
azure vm connect -g MyResourceGroup -n MyVM