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How does Azure CLI work?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:13 pm

Azure CLI is a command-line tool for managing Azure resources. Azure CLI is built on the popular Bash shell and utilizes the Azure command-line interface (CLI) to interact with Azure.

Azure CLI is open-source and available on GitHub.

Azure CLI provides a number of commands for managing your Azure subscription, resources, and settings. For example, the az command can be used to create a new Azure subscription, the az account list command can be used to list the active Azure accounts, and the az account set-default command can be used to set the default account for a resource.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Azure CLI, we recommend that you consult with an expert before using it. There are many ways to use Azure CLI and it is important to understand how it works before using it in order to avoid potential problems.

Azure CLI also provides commands for managing your Azure resources. For example, the az resource list command can be used to list the resources in an Azure subscription, the az resource set-parameter command can be used to set the properties of a resource, and the az resource create command can be used to create a new resource.

Overall, Azure CLI is a powerful tool for managing your Azure resources. It’s open-source and available on GitHub, so you can easily access and use it to manage your Azure resources.

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