Summary

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In this module, you learned how to:

  • Describe Azure CLI syntax components: Understand the structure of Azure CLI commands, including command groups, subcommands, and parameters.
  • Use Azure CLI to automate the management of Azure resources: Apply Bash scripting with loops, variables, and Azure CLI commands to create and manage resources at scale.
  • Run Azure CLI commands interactively and through a script: Execute commands directly in the terminal for quick tasks, or save them in script files for repeatable automation.
  • Get help with Azure CLI commands: Use az find, --help, documentation indexes, and Copilot to discover commands and troubleshoot issues.
  • Troubleshoot Azure CLI commands: Use the --debug parameter to understand how commands are parsed, identify syntax errors, and see the underlying API calls.

Key takeaways

Azure CLI's clean syntax and scripting capabilities make it a valuable tool, even for administrators new to Bash. By automating time-consuming and error-prone tasks, you can reduce administrative overhead and improve overall efficiency and quality.

Why Azure CLI matters

  • Automation: Script complex workflows that would be tedious in the Azure portal.
  • Version control: Store scripts in Git for collaboration and change tracking.
  • CI/CD integration: Incorporate Azure CLI into your DevOps pipelines for infrastructure as code.
  • Cross-platform: Works on Windows, Linux, macOS, Docker, and Azure Cloud Shell.

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