Install Azure Data CLI (azdata) with Windows Installer

Applies to: Azure Data CLI (azdata)

Note

Some scenarios previously handled by the Azure Data CLI (azdata) are now managed through Azure CLI (az) extensions and Azure Arc-based workflows. There is no single 1:1 replacement for all azdata commands. The following table highlights commonly related Azure CLI alternatives where they exist.

azdata command area	Azure CLI extension / command group	Azure CLI reference
azdata arc dc *	az arcdata	Azure Arc data CLI reference
azdata arc sql mi *	az arcdata sql mi	Manage Azure SQL Managed Instance with CLI
azdata arc postgres *	az arcdata postgres	Manage PostgreSQL server with CLI
azdata migrate *	az datamigration	Migrate using CLI
azdata extension *	az extension *	Azure CLI extensions overview
azdata login	az login	az login
azdata sql shell / azdata sql query	No Azure CLI equivalent (use sqlcmd, SSMS, or other SQL tools)	sqlcmd utility SQL Server Management Studio

For new automation and management scenarios, prefer Azure CLI (az), Azure CLI extensions, and Azure Arc portal experiences.

This article describes how to install azdata on Windows with an installer. Use azdata to manage SQL Server Big Data Clusters.

Steps to Install azdata with the Microsoft Windows Installer

To install azdata on with the Microsoft Windows Installer,

1. Remove azdata if it was installed using pip. If azdata was installed using Windows Installer, proceed to the next step.
2. Install azdata using the Windows Installer.

Uninstall azdata with Windows Installer

To uninstall azdata with Windows Installer, follow the instructions for the appropriate operating system.

Platform	Instructions
Windows 10 and 11	Start > Settings > Apps & Features
Windows 8	Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program

The program to uninstall is called Azure Data CLI . Select this application, then click the Uninstall button.

Next steps

For more information about big data clusters, see What are SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters?