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Azure CLI

Azure CLI is a cross-platform command-line tool for managing Azure resources. It allows developers and administrators to create, configure, and manage Azure services from the terminal or in scripts. It provides a consistent interface for interacting with Azure across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.

Also known as: az cli, Azure Command-Line Interface, Azure CLI tool, az, Microsoft Azure CLI
🧊Why learn Azure CLI?

Developers should learn Azure CLI for automating cloud infrastructure tasks, especially when working with Azure services in DevOps pipelines or for scripting deployments. It's essential for managing resources like virtual machines, storage accounts, and Kubernetes clusters programmatically, offering faster and more repeatable operations compared to the Azure portal.

Compare Azure CLI

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Learning Resources

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Azure CLI Documentation
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Azure CLI Tutorial on Microsoft Learn
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Azure CLI Quickstart Guide
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YouTube: Azure CLI Crash Course
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Related Tools

AzureCloud ComputingDevopsBash ScriptingPowershell

Alternatives to Azure CLI

Azure PowershellTerraformAws Cli