3.2 Describe Azure management tools Flashcards
What is Azure portal?
It is the first page you access when logging into Azure.
What library does PowerShell AZ use for functionality?
It uses the .NET Standard library. It functions with PowerShell version 5.x 6.x 7.x
What PowerShell versions are cross-platform functional?
PowerShell 6.x and 7.x are cross-functional and can work with Windows/Linux/or macOS
What command do you run to install the PowerShell AZ module?
Install-Module -Name Az -AllowClobber
How do you install the PowerShell AZ module for only your account?
Install-Module -Name Az -AllowClobber -Scope CurrentUser
How do you connect to your Azure account once the PowerShell AZ module is installed?
Use the command
Connect-AzAccount
What command ensures that commands entered in PowerShell AZ affect other Azure Subscriptions?
Set-AzContext -Subscription “subscription_id”
How do PowerShell command syntax begin?
With a verb and an object (New, Get, Remove, Move)
How can you create an Azure Resource Group named MyRG in the South Central US region using PowerShell?
New-AzResourceGroup -Name MyRG -Location “South Central US”
How can you remove a resource group named MyRG using PowerShell?
Remove-AzResourceGroup -Name MyRG
How can you set an active subscription if you have multiple subscriptions (using PowerShell)
Set-AzContext -Subscription “subscription_id”
What is the -Force parameter used for in PowerShell?
If you cannot confirm a command by typing “y”
How do you login to Azure using the PowerShell CLI?
az login
When scripting with PowerShell or CLI, why must you include the -Force parameter?
Without this parameter, the script will not work. This parameter ensures no prompts are displayed when running a script.
What is interactive mode in the CLI and how do you access it?
Interactive mode provides you with auto-complete, scoping of commands, ect.
use the command:
az interactive
How can you find a list of all available extensions in Azure CLI?
az extension list-available –output table
how do you install an extension in Azure CLI?
az extension add –name extension_name
What must you install on your mobile device if you wish to manage Azure?
Install Azure mobile app
What must you install if you wish to access Azure VMs from your mobile device?
Install Azure mobile apps AND Microsoft Remote Desktop app
What is Azure Advisor?
It offers advice about high availability, security, performance, and cost.
What kind of syntax does Azure Resource Manager use (ARM)?
It users a declarative syntax
What are Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates?
ARM templates contain lists of resources you want to create or modify.
When deploying multiple web resources that have service dependencies, how can you ensure those dependencies are enabled to avoid a deployment failure?
Using an ARM template, specify which dependencies the deployment requires and the ARM template takes care of it.
What is Azure Monitor?
It aggregates metrics for Azure services and exposes them in a single interface. You must configure and add the metrics you wish to be monitored.
What is Azure Service Health?
It provides you with the health of specific Azure services that you are running. It is specific to the services in your environment. It is more specific than Azure Monitor, which monitors the cost and performance of resources.
