Azure CLI Commands
Azure CLI (Command Line Interface) is a set of commands used to manage Azure resources directly from the command line. It provides a cross-platform command-line tool that allows users to perform tasks such as creating, managing, and deleting Azure resources from Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Install Azure CLI
To install Azure CLI on different operating systems, follow the instructions here.
Login to Azure
az login
This command will open a web browser to authenticate your Azure account.
Create a Resource Group
az group create --name myResourceGroup --location eastus
This command creates a new resource group named myResourceGroup in the eastus region.
Create a Virtual Machine
az vm create --resource-group myResourceGroup --name myVM --image UbuntuLTS --admin-username azureuser --generate-ssh-keys
This command creates a new virtual machine named myVM in the myResourceGroup resource group using the Ubuntu LTS image.
List All Virtual Machines
az vm list --output table
This command lists all virtual machines in your subscription in a table format.
Delete a Resource Group
az group delete --name myResourceGroup --yes --no-wait
This command deletes the resource group named myResourceGroup and all its resources.
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