👉 “Mastering the Cloud: Why Azure CLI Should Be in Every Techie’s Toolkit: " #ChasingTheTechInside

 

🚀 Getting Started with Azure CLI: A Techie’s Go-To Tool

When you’re working in the cloud, speed and efficiency matter. Clicking through the Azure Portal is nice for beginners, but if you’re like me and want to cut through the fluff and get things done faster, that’s where the Azure CLI comes in.

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💡 What is Azure CLI?

Azure CLI (Command-Line Interface) is Microsoft’s tool that lets you manage Azure resources right from your terminal. Think of it as your Swiss Army knife for the cloud. Instead of digging through menus, you just type az commands, and boom—you’re spinning up VMs, configuring storage, or checking on your resource groups.

And the best part? It works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, so no matter what setup you’re rocking, you can jump in and get productive.

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⚡ Why I Like It

• It’s fast: One command does what takes five clicks in the portal.

• It’s scriptable: Perfect for automation, DevOps, or just avoiding repetitive tasks.

• It’s consistent: Same commands across platforms. No surprises.

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🖥️ A Few Quick Commands

• Log in to Azure:

  az login
  

• See your resource groups:

  az group list -o table
  

• Create a VM in minutes:

  az vm create --resource-group MyGroup --name MyVM --image UbuntuLTS --generate-ssh-keys
  

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❓ Q&A Corner

Q: Do I need to install Azure CLI separately?
👉 Yes. You can download it from Microsoft’s docs, and once installed, you’ll use the az command in your terminal.

Q: Can I use Azure CLI inside the browser?
👉 Absolutely. Azure offers Cloud Shell in the portal, which gives you CLI access without installing anything.

Q: Is Azure CLI better than PowerShell?
👉 Depends on your workflow. CLI is simpler and cross-platform. PowerShell is powerful, especially for Windows-heavy environments. Many pros use both.

Q: Can I automate tasks with Azure CLI?
👉 100%. You can write shell scripts or batch files that run multiple az commands. Perfect for repetitive deployments.

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🌍 Final Thoughts

Azure CLI makes life easier for anyone working with cloud resources. It gives you the power to automate, simplify, and move faster—and honestly, in the world of IT, that’s gold.

If you’re still only using the Azure Portal, give Azure CLI a shot. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll wonder why you didn’t switch sooner.

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