Introduction

  • 3 minutes

You can manage Microsoft Azure resources by using the Azure portal, which is usually the most common way of administration. However, for some tasks, Azure PowerShell is more convenient. In this module, you'll learn about the Azure PowerShell environment and the Az module for Windows PowerShell. Also, you'll learn about ways to manage Microsoft Entra ID by using PowerShell modules.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe Azure PowerShell.
  • Describe the Azure Az PowerShell module.
  • Install the Azure Az PowerShell module.
  • Migrate Azure PowerShell from AzureRM to Az.
  • Describe the Azure Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell and Azure Active Directory PowerShell for Graph modules.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with:

  • Windows networking technologies and implementation
  • Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Windows PowerShell and its commands to perform specific tasks
  • PowerShell cmdlets used for system administration tasks related to Active Directory, network configuration, server administration, and Windows 10 device administration
  • Windows PowerShell pipeline, PowerShell providers, and PowerShell drives
  • CIM and WMI technologies
  • Using variables, arrays, hash tables, and scripting constructs in Windows PowerShell
  • Administering remote computers with Windows PowerShell.