Calling Azure Powershell commands from C#

Prashu 56

I am unable to successfully execute following piece of code. Whenever I try to call Azure commands through C#, it threw an exception ""The term 'Connect-AzureADUser' 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.". Is there a way to execute Azure powershell commands through C# ?

In addition to it, I should be able to see the output in the results variable.

PSDataCollection<PSObject> myOutPut = new PSDataCollection<PSObject>();

            InitialSessionState initialState = InitialSessionState.CreateDefault();
            initialState.ExecutionPolicy = Microsoft.PowerShell.ExecutionPolicy.Bypass;
            initialState.AuthorizationManager = new System.Management.Automation.AuthorizationManager("O365");
            initialState.LanguageMode = System.Management.Automation.PSLanguageMode.FullLanguage;
            initialState.ImportPSModule(new string[] { "AzureADPreview" });
            Runspace runspace = RunspaceFactory.CreateRunspace(initialState);


            runspace.Open();
            Pipeline pipeline = runspace.CreatePipeline();

            pipeline.Commands.AddScript("Connect-AzureAD");
             pipeline.Commands.AddScript("Get-AzureADUser");

            var result = pipeline.Invoke();

Daniel Bielski 1 Reputation point

2020-07-08T12:53:48.83+00:00

Hello, PrashuDA. How are you?

I am making an application to study with this same resource of invoking azure and msol in powershell through C #. Could you share your application / source code so I can see it? It will help me a lot. Hugs and see you soon!

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Marilee Turscak-MSFT 34,061 Reputation points Microsoft Employee

2020-05-04T18:49:58.507+00:00

This isn't really Azure Active Directory related (as it is tagged), but my suspicion is that you are missing the right assembly reference since you appear to be calling the AddScript() and AddCommand() methods correctly. You will need the latest Nuget package not the old System.Management.Automation one that might be referenced in a some of the documentation.

https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.PowerShell.5.ReferenceAssemblies/
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Prashu 56 Reputation points

2020-05-04T21:00:42+00:00

Thanks @MarileeTurscak . I had added this package earlier and got an error . "The term 'Connect-AzureADUser' 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.."

Hence I removed mentioned package and was giving a try. Either case, I wasnt able to execute commands successfully.

Am I missing something ?

Marilee Turscak-MSFT 34,061 Reputation points Microsoft Employee

2020-05-05T19:19:04.557+00:00

Where are you getting the command "ConnectAzureADUser"? I believe you need to use Connect-AzureAD https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/azuread/connect-azuread?view=azureadps-2.0

Prashu 56 Reputation points

2020-05-06T15:29:36.787+00:00

My bad. It is working now. Thanks @MarileeTurscak .

I am trying to create service principle as per following link https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/azure/active-directory/signing-in-service-principal?view=azureadps-2.0
and it is failing. Shouldn't the document be updated ?

New-AzureADApplicationKeyCredential : Error occurred while executing SetApplication
Code: Request_BadRequest
Message: Key credential end date is invalid.
RequestId: 7e96b295-4c08-47ab-b35b-bd6fe4583a23
DateTimeStamp: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:13:39 GMT
Details: PropertyName - keyCredentials.endDate, PropertyErrorCode - InvalidKeyEndDate
HttpStatusCode: BadRequest
HttpStatusDescription: Bad Request
HttpResponseStatus: Completed

Rishabh Pandey 6 Reputation points

2020-05-06T16:38:53.51+00:00

Really! Helpful

Thanks!

Prashu 56 Reputation points

2020-10-08T16:19:34.153+00:00

Hi @MarileeTurscak This is not working in .net core 3.1 . This package https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.PowerShell.5.ReferenceAssemblies/ supports only .net Framework.

I still get the error he term 'Connect-AzureADUser' 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 on .net core 3.1.

What package do I need to install to make it work on .net core 3.1 ?

Prashu 56 Reputation points

2020-10-08T16:20:42.67+00:00

Hi @MarileeTurscak This is not working in .net core 3.1 . This package https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.PowerShell.5.ReferenceAssemblies/ supports only .net Framework.

I still get the error '{"The term 'Connect-AzureAD' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program.\r\nCheck the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.' on .net core 3.1.

What package do I need to install to make it work on .net core 3.1 ?

Prashu 56 Reputation points

2020-10-09T19:10:11.293+00:00

@MarileeTurscak Do you have an answer ?

Konstantin Tchoumak 1 Reputation point

2021-08-27T21:05:42.373+00:00

try install:

PowerShell-7.1.4-win-x64.msi
azure-cli-2.24.2.msi

open powershell in admin mode and run:

Install-Module AzureAD -Force
Install-module AzureADPreview -Force
Install-Module -Name MSOnline -Force
Import-Module Az -Force
Install-Module Az -Force
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2 additional answers

Prashu 56 Reputation points

2020-05-06T17:21:13.827+00:00

It may be helpful for others. I added $now = [System.DateTime]::Now New-AzureADApplicationKeyCredential -ObjectId $application.ObjectId -CustomKeyIdentifier "Test123" -Type AsymmetricX509Cert -Usage Verify -Value $keyValue -StartDate $now -EndDate $cert.GetExpirationDateString()

This has fixed Key credential end date is invalid error.
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Rishabh Pandey 6 Reputation points

2020-05-06T17:40:20.67+00:00

**What is End Date there*

first need the end date then further what we should do ? we discuss and resolve it.*

Prashu 56 Reputation points

2020-05-06T17:50:43.113+00:00

As per the link https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/azure/active-directory/signing-in-service-principal?view=azureadps-2.0

$notAfter = (Get-Date).AddMonths(6)

This date loads to the certificate. you can customize it. In my case End Date would be 11/6/20020 (6 Months From today)

For some reason $cert.GetEffectiveDateString() is not working , hence I converted start date as $now = [System.DateTime]::Now
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Daniel Bielski 1 Reputation point

2020-07-08T12:54:36.92+00:00

Hello, PrashuDA. How are you?

I am making an application to study with this same resource of invoking azure and msol in powershell through C #. Could you share your application / source code so I can see it? It will help me a lot. Hugs and see you soon!
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Prashu 56 Reputation points

2020-10-08T16:22:51.63+00:00

Share your email details

Ryan Hill 26,056 Reputation points Microsoft Employee

2020-10-09T13:10:19.527+00:00

Love to see the community collaboration on the Microsoft Q&A! I would suggest creating a gist @Prashu and sharing the URL for @Daniel Bielski to avoid sharing an email address.

Prashu 56 Reputation points

2020-10-09T19:11:45.587+00:00

@Ryan Hill I can surely do it. But the package doesnt support .net core 3.1. I believe Microsoft forgot to update the reference https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.PowerShell.5.ReferenceAssemblies/
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