Azure CLI Setup

BeginnerCloud & Azure
Azure CLIaz loginPowerShell

Objective

Install and configure the Azure CLI for managing Azure resources.

Tools & Technologies

  • Azure CLI
  • az login
  • PowerShell

Key Commands

az login
az account list
az account set --subscription 'My Sub'
az group list --output table

Lab Steps

01
Install Azure CLI

Install the Azure CLI on Linux/Windows/Mac.

02
Authenticate

Log in with az login and select the correct subscription.

03
Basic Commands

Explore az group, az vm, az network commands.

04
Output Formats

Use --output table, json, tsv for different use cases.

Challenges Encountered

  • Browser-based login fails in headless environments — use device code flow
  • Multiple subscriptions require explicit account set

Key Takeaways

  • Use az configure --defaults for frequently used resource groups
  • Service principal login is required for automation