Finding CLI documentation

Question

Hello,

I'm exploring Azure and currently having much difficulty finding documentation about CLI commands. Here is the only "reference" I've found:

https://learn.microsoft.com/fr-fr/cli/azure/reference-index?view=azure-cli-latest

First, what is the difference between "az" and "azd"? It's very confusing... Second, I can't even find the description of the "azd up" command, which is what I'm looking for. It is referenced in many tutorials but I couldn't find any complete and exhaustive description of what it does...

Regards,
Kevin

Answer 1

Hello Kevin,

I understand your frustration in finding comprehensive documentation for Azure CLI commands. Let me provide some clarity:

Difference between "az" and "azd":

• "az" is the Azure CLI (Command-Line Interface) command prefix used for general Azure operations and management.
• "azd" stands for Azure DevOps CLI, which is a specific set of commands for managing Azure DevOps resources and operations. It is a subset of the Azure CLI and focuses on tasks related to Azure DevOps.

Finding documentation for "azd up" command: The "azd up" command is used to set up Azure DevOps resources and environments. Unfortunately, the command you mentioned, "azd up," is not a standard Azure DevOps CLI command. It might be a custom command or an alias specific to the tutorial or context you encountered. This could explain why you couldn't find an official and detailed description for it.

To explore the available Azure CLI commands and their documentation, you can use the following resources:

Azure CLI Documentation: The official documentation for Azure CLI provides detailed information on various Azure CLI commands and their usage. You can access it at: https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/

Azure CLI Command Reference: The Azure CLI command reference provides a list of all available Azure CLI commands, along with their descriptions and usage examples. You can find it at: https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/reference-index

By referring to these resources, you should be able to find comprehensive information about Azure CLI commands and their functionalities. If you come across a specific tutorial or scenario where you need assistance, feel free to ask for help, and I'll do my best to assist you.