Tools

Azure CLI

  • 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

PowerShell

  • 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.

CloudShell

  • 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.

ARM (Azure Resource Manager) Templates

  • 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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