Tools
- Stable - Text commands don't change and the CLI is in the stable state
- Structure - CLI commands are structured very logically and all follow the same pattern
- Cross-Platform - CLI works on Windows, Mac, Linux
- Automation - It is simple to automate the CLI commands for future use
- Logging - Keep track of who run what command and when in various ways
- Cmdlet - A script that performs a specific task. "New-AzVm" is a task that creates new virtual machine
- Azure Resource Manager - PowerShell also uses the Resource Manager, like the Portal and CLI, to manipulate Azure resources
- Versatile - You can use PowerShell for many other tasks and areas, not just for Azure.
- Access - Access from anywhere using a web browser or mobile app. Authenticated and secure.
- Shell - Choose between Bash (Azure CLI) or PowerShell
- Tools - Included tools are: interpreters, modules, Azure tools. Language support for NodeJS, .NET, and Python
- Storage - Dedicated storage to persist data between sessions
- File Editor - A complete file editor is available.
- Describe resource usage - what are you creating, updating, deleting?
- Common Syntax - Defined language for all ARM templates, making it easier to formalize and learn
- Idempotent - Every ARM template can be applied multiple times, and the result is always the same
- Source Control - Can be checked-in into your source control system. Keep track of all changes to the ARM templates
- Reuse - Use a combination of multiple partial ARM templates to achieve the end result.
- Declarative - Specify what you want, not how it's done
- No Human Errors - Automation means humans don't repeat the same mistakes
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