Using PowerShell with Azure

Introduction

PowerShell can be a powerful tool for managing Azure resources. This tutorial will guide you through basic commands and scripts for working with Azure.

Prerequisites

Azure account
PowerShell installed
Azure PowerShell module (Az module)

Getting Started

Install the Azure PowerShell Module

Install-Module -Name Az -AllowClobber -Force

Connect to Your Azure Account

Connect-AzAccount

List All Azure Resources

Get-AzResource

Create a New Resource Group

New-AzResourceGroup -Name "MyResourceGroup" -Location "EastUS"

Deploy a Virtual Machine

New-AzVM -ResourceGroupName "MyResourceGroup" -Name "MyVM" -Location "EastUS" -Image "Win2019Datacenter"

Resources

Azure Portal
Azure PowerShell Documentation
Azure PowerShell YouTube Channel
Microsoft Azure Learning Path

FAQ

Update-Module -Name Az

Make sure you have the correct permissions and try reconnecting with Connect-AzAccount.