How do I install Azure CLI with MSI

Question

I am trying to install Azure CLI on my Windows server, but MSI isn't allowing these 2 HTTPS sites access:

• https://aka.ms/
• https://azcliprod.blob.core.windows.net/

How do I permit them access, so I can fully install and use the Azure CLI?

Answer 1

Hi Nikola,

If you're facing difficulties installing the Azure CLI on your Windows server due to restricted access to the following HTTPS sites:

• https://aka.ms/
• https://azcliprod.blob.core.windows.net/

You can try the following steps to allow access and proceed with the Azure CLI installation:

Firewall Settings:

• Check your server's firewall settings to ensure that outgoing connections to external HTTPS sites are permitted. If necessary, consult with your network administrator or IT department to adjust the firewall configurations accordingly.

Proxy Configuration:

• If you're using a proxy server to access the internet, make sure that the proxy settings are correctly configured on your Windows server. This might involve setting the proxy configuration in environment variables or using a .npmrc file for the Azure CLI installation.

Network Restrictions:

• If your server is subject to strict network restrictions or belongs to a network with limited access, reach out to your network administrator to grant access specifically to the HTTPS sites mentioned (https://aka.ms/ and https://azcliprod.blob.core.windows.net/).

Temporary Workaround:

• As a temporary solution, try downloading the Azure CLI MSI installer from a different machine that has internet access. Once downloaded, transfer the installer file to your Windows server and proceed with the installation.

Try to work with your network administrator or IT department to ensure that any changes align with your organization's security policies.

I hope this helps?

Answer 2

Hello, 

You can download it from the next Microsoft article:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/install-azure-cli-windows?tabs=azure-cli#install-or-update

If you are using a proxy, you will need to run first this in Powershell in order to obtain the credentials to pass through the proxy connection:

(New-Object System.Net.WebClient).Proxy.Credentials = `
  [System.Net.CredentialCache]::DefaultNetworkCredentials

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Answer 3

@Nikola Kuzmanovic

Thank you for your post and I apologize for the delayed response!

I understand that when trying to install Azure CLI from your Windows machine using the Microsoft Installer (MSI), you're running into the below HTTPS access restrictions.

• https://aka.ms/
• https://azcliprod.blob.core.windows.net/

In order to get the MSI, your proxy needs to allow HTTPS connections to the above addresses and if you can't download the MSI installer because your proxy is blocking the connection, please make sure that you have your proxy properly configured.

For Windows 10, these settings are managed in the Settings > Network & Internet > Proxy pane. Contact your system administrator for the required settings, or for situations where your machine may be configuration-managed or require advanced setup.

Note:
// These settings are also required to be able to access Azure services with the CLI, from both PowerShell or the Command Prompt. In PowerShell, you do this with the following command:

(New-Object System.Net.WebClient).Proxy.Credentials = `
  [System.Net.CredentialCache]::DefaultNetworkCredentials

For more info - Proxy blocks connection

I hope this helps!

If you're still having issue, I'd recommend reaching out to our Azure CLI Experts via their Azure CLI GitHub Issues page. For more info - Troubleshooting Azure CLI on Windows.

If you have any other questions, please let me know. Thank you for your time and patience throughout this issue.

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