AZ modules cmdlets is failing in automation runbooks using powershell scripts

Perumal, Janakiraman 246 Reputation points
2020-10-20T15:22:52.523+00:00

Hi Team,

Get-AzVM : The term 'Get-AzVM' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.

I am getting the error only while executing this from runbook within automation powershell.

When i execute from the cloud shell, i am getting the expected results. I noticed the same error for all the AZ modules commands.

i have tried to update the modules as mentioned in the document, but it didnt work out. Any help is much appreciated.

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  1. Andreas Baumgarten 112.4K Reputation points MVP
    2020-10-21T06:58:18.78+00:00

    It's not possible to mix the Az and AzureRM module as fa as I know in the same PowerShell script.

    For that reason I would add and use the Az modules only.

    Get-AzVM is part of the Az.Compute module and this module is related to the Az.Account module you need to authenticate.

    In your Automation Account verify the modules:

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    If the Az.Account and Az.Compute modules are missing you can add these 2 modules via Module Gallery to your Automation Account.

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    If this is done you are able to use the cmdlets of both modules in your PowerShell Runbook.

    Just import the modules at the beginning of your script:

    Import-Module Az.Account  
    Import-Module Az.Compute    
    

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    Regards
    Andreas Baumgarten

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  1. Andreas Baumgarten 112.4K Reputation points MVP
    2020-10-20T19:02:44.42+00:00

    You added the modules Az.Account and Az.Compute in your Automation Account?

    If done you need to authenticate:
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/learn/automation-tutorial-runbook-textual-powershell#step-5---add-authentication-to-manage-azure-resources

    If done Get-AzVM should work in your PowerShell Runbook.

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    Regards
    Andreas Baumgarten


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