Azure Management Tools

Overview

Azure provides multiple management interfaces for different scenarios and skill levels. This section highlights key tools with links to official documentation.

Primary Management Tools

Azure Portal

Web-based graphical interface for managing Azure resources.

Key Features:

• Visual resource management
• Built-in monitoring and diagnostics
• Customizable dashboards
• Mobile app available

📚 Get Started:

• Azure Portal Documentation
• Azure Portal Overview

Azure CLI

Cross-platform command-line interface for Azure management.

Key Features:

• Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Scripting and automation
• Integration with DevOps pipelines
• JSON output for parsing

📚 Get Started:

• Azure CLI Documentation
• Azure CLI Installation

Azure PowerShell

PowerShell module for Azure management.

Key Features:

• PowerShell integration
• Object-oriented cmdlets
• Windows and cross-platform support
• Advanced scripting capabilities

📚 Get Started:

• Azure PowerShell Documentation
• Install Azure PowerShell

Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates

Infrastructure as Code templates for Azure deployments.

Key Features:

• Declarative syntax
• Repeatable deployments
• Version control integration
• Template validation

📚 Get Started:

• ARM Templates Documentation
• ARM Template Tutorial

Choosing the Right Tool

For Beginners

• Start with Azure Portal for visual learning
• Use Azure Cloud Shell for basic CLI experience

For Automation

• Azure CLI for cross-platform scripting
• Azure PowerShell for Windows-centric environments
• ARM Templates for infrastructure deployment

For Enterprise

• ARM Templates for standardized deployments
• Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines
• Azure Policy for governance

Learning Resources

Microsoft Learn

• Azure Administration
• Infrastructure as Code

Hands-On Practice

• Azure Free Account
• Azure Sandbox

Next Steps

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Last Updated: November 2025