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How to Run the Azure CLI with the "run .az" Command

If you are looking for a powerful and versatile tool to manage your Azure resources from the command line, you may want to try the Azure CLI. In this article, you will learn what the Azure CLI is, why you should use it, how to install it on different platforms, how to run it with the "run .az" command, and how to troubleshoot common issues.

What is the Azure CLI and Why Use It?

The Azure CLI is a cross-platform command-line tool that allows you to connect to Azure and execute administrative commands on Azure resources. You can use it to create, update, delete, or query any resource in your subscription. You can also use it to automate tasks, script workflows, or integrate with other tools.

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Some of the benefits of using the Azure CLI are:

• It works on any platform: Windows, macOS, Linux, or even in a browser through the .

• It supports multiple authentication methods: interactive login, service principal, managed identity, or access token.

• It has a consistent syntax and structure: all commands start with az, followed by a resource group name, a resource type name, an action name, and optional parameters.

• It has built-in help and feedback features: you can use --help or -h to get detailed information about any command or parameter, or use az feedback to report issues or suggestions.

• It has tab completion and interactive mode features: you can press TAB to complete commands or parameters automatically, or use az interactive. , az eventgrid topic list, az eventgrid event-subscription create, etc.

These are just some of the many things you can do with the Azure CLI. To learn more, you can check out the .

How to Install the Azure CLI on Different Platforms

To use the Azure CLI, you need to install it on your machine or use it in a browser. The installation process varies depending on the platform you are using. Here are the links and instructions for each platform:

How to run .az commands in Windows PowerShell

Run .az commands in Azure Cloud Shell

Install the Azure CLI for Windows using MSI installer

Enable tab completion for .az commands in PowerShell

Troubleshoot .az commands on Windows

Uninstall the Azure CLI for Windows

Update the Azure CLI for Windows to the latest version

Run .az commands in a Docker container

Run .az commands in Linux using WSL

Run .az commands in macOS using Homebrew

Run .az interactive mode for an interactive shell experience

Run .az login to sign in to Azure

Run .az logout to sign out of Azure

Run .az account to manage Azure subscriptions

Run .az feedback to send feedback to the Azure CLI team

Run .az find to find relevant examples for a command group or command

Run .az rest to invoke a custom request with the Azure REST API

Run .az version to show the current version of the Azure CLI and its dependencies

Run .az upgrade to update the Azure CLI and its extensions

Run .az configure to manage Azure CLI configuration

Run .az config to set, get, or delete configuration values

Run .az cache to manage CLI objects cached using the --defer argument

Run .az cloud to manage registered Azure clouds

Run .az alias to manage Azure CLI aliases

Run .az bicep to use Bicep CLI command group

Run .az cli-translator to translate ARM template or REST API to CLI scripts

Run .az consumption to manage consumption of Azure resources

Run .az container to manage Azure Container Instances

Run .az aks to manage Azure Kubernetes Services

Run .az acr to manage private registries with Azure Container Registries

Run .az ad to manage Azure Active Directory Graph entities needed for Role Based Access Control

Run .az advisor to manage Azure Advisor

Run .az appconfig to manage App Configurations

Run .az appservice to manage App Service plans

Run .az automation to manage Automation Account

Run .az backup to manage Azure Backups

Run .az batch to manage Azure Batch

Run .az batchai to manage Batch AI resources

Run .az billing to manage Azure Billing

Run .az blockchain to manage blockchain resources

Run .az blueprint to manage blueprint resources

Run .z boards to manage Azure Boards

Run .z bot to manage Microsoft Azure Bot Service

Run .z cdn to manage Azure Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

Run .z change-analysis to list changes for resources

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Instructions

Windows

You can install the Azure CLI for Windows using an MSI installer or a PowerShell script. You need to have Windows 10 or later, and PowerShell 5.0 or later. You can verify the installation by running az --version in a command prompt.

macOS

You can install the Azure CLI for macOS using Homebrew, a package manager for macOS. You need to have macOS 10.9 or later, and Homebrew installed. You can verify the installation by running az --version in a terminal.

Linux

You can install the Azure CLI for Linux using a package manager such as apt, yum, zypper, or dnf. You need to have a Linux distribution that supports one of these package managers, and Python 3.6 or later. You can verify the installation by running az --version in a terminal.

Docker

You can run the Azure CLI in a Docker container without installing it on your machine. You need to have Docker installed and running on your machine. You can run the Azure CLI by using the docker run -it mcr.microsoft.com/azure-cli command in a terminal.

Azure Cloud Shell

You can use the Azure Cloud Shell in a browser without installing anything on your machine. You need to have an Azure account and an internet connection. You can access the Azure Cloud Shell by clicking on the icon in the top right corner of the .

How to Run the Azure CLI with the "run .az" Command

The "run .az" command is a special command that allows you to run any Azure CLI command without typing "az" at the beginning. It is useful for saving time and keystrokes, especially when you are using interactive mode or tab completion features.

To use the "run .az" command, you need to do the following steps:

• Create an alias for the "run .az" command in your shell configuration file. For example, if you are using Bash, you can add this line to your .bashrc file: alias run.az='az'. You can use any name you want for the alias, as long as it does not conflict with any existing commands or keywords.

• Reload your shell configuration file or open a new terminal session to apply the changes. For example, if you are using Bash, you can run this command: source /.bashrc.

• Run any Azure CLI command by typing "run .az" followed by the command name and parameters. For example, if you want to list all the resource groups in your subscription, you can run this command: run .az group list.

Here are some examples of how to use the "run .az" command with different parameters and options:

• To create a new resource group named "my-rg" in the "eastus" region, you can run this command: run .az group create --name my-rg --location eastus.

• To show the details of a virtual machine named "my-vm" in the "my-rg" resource group, you can run this command: run .az vm show --name my-vm --resource-group my-rg.

• To delete a storage account named "mystorage" in the "my-rg" resource group, you can run this command: run .az storage account delete --name mystorage --resource-group my-rg.

• To list all the web apps in your subscription, you can run this command: run .az webapp list.

• To update the app settings of a web app named "my-webapp" in the "my-rg" resource group, you can run this command: run .az webapp config appsettings set --name my-webapp --resource-group my-rg --settings key1=value1 key2=value2.

• To enable logging for a web app named "my-webapp" in the "my-rg" resource group, you can run this command: run .az webapp log config --name my-webapp --resource-group my-rg --application-logging true.

• To tail the logs of a web app named "my-webapp" in the "my-rg" resource group, you can run this command: run .az webapp log tail --name my-webapp --resource-group my-rg.

You can also use tab completion, help, and feedback features with the "run .az" command. For example:

• To see all the available commands and subcommands for a resource type, you can press TAB after typing "run .az" followed by the resource type name. For example, if you type "run .az vm", you can press TAB to see all the commands and subcommands for virtual machines.

• To see all the available parameters and options for a command or subcommand, you can press TAB after typing "run .az" followed by the command or subcommand name. For example, if you type "run .az vm create", you can press TAB to see all the parameters and options for creating a virtual machine.

• To get detailed information about any command, subcommand, parameter, or option, you can use --help or -h. For example, if you want to know more about the --name parameter for creating a virtual machine, you can run this command: run .az vm create --name -h.

• To report any issues or suggestions about the Azure CLI or the "run .az" command, you can use az feedback. This will open a browser window where you can submit your feedback to the Azure CLI team.

Here are some screenshots or code snippets to illustrate the usage of the "run .az" command:

A screenshot of using tab completion with the run .az command

A screenshot of using help with the run .az command

A screenshot of using feedback with the run .az command

How to Troubleshoot Common Issues with the Azure CLI and the "run .az" Command

As with any tool, you may encounter some errors or problems when using the Azure CLI or the "run .az" command. Here are some of the common issues and how to solve them:

• Authentication error: If you get an error message saying that you are not authenticated or authorized to perform an action, you may need to log in to your Azure account or use a different authentication method. You can use az login to log in interactively, az login --service-principal to log in with a service principal, az login --identity to log in with a managed identity, or az login --access-token to log in with an access token.

• Resource not found error: If you get an error message saying that a resource does not exist or cannot be found, you may need to check the spelling, case, or format of the resource name, group name, type name, or subscription ID. You can use az resource list, az group list, az account list, or other list commands to see the available resources and their names.

• Invalid parameter error: If you get an error message saying that a parameter is invalid or missing, you may need to check the syntax, value, or type of the parameter. You can use --help or -h to see the expected parameters and options for any command or subcommand. You can also use --debug or -d to see the detailed error message and trace.

• Command not found error: If you get an error message saying that a command is not recognized or does not exist, you may need to check the spelling, case, or format of the command name. You can use TAB to see the available commands and subcommands for any resource type. You can also use --version or -v to see the version of the Azure CLI you are using and update it if needed.

• Network error: If you get an error message saying that there is a network issue or timeout, you may need to check your internet connection, firewall settings, proxy settings, or DNS settings. You can use --output jsonc or -o jsonc to see the full response from the Azure service and identify the source of the problem.

If none of these solutions work for you, you can always refer to the for more help and support.

Conclusion

In this article, you learned how to run the Azure CLI with the "run .az" command. You learned what the Azure CLI is, why you should use it, how to install it on different platforms, how to run it with the "run .az" command, and how to troubleshoot common issues. You also saw some examples, screenshots, and code snippets to illustrate the usage of the "run .az" command.

We hope that this article was helpful and informative for you. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below or contact us through our website. Thank you for reading and happy coding!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some of the frequently asked questions about the Azure CLI and the "run .az" command:

• What is the difference between the Azure CLI and PowerShell?

The Azure CLI and PowerShell are both command-line tools that allow you to manage Azure resources. However, they have some differences in terms of syntax, features, and compatibility. The Azure CLI uses a simple and consistent syntax that works on any platform, while PowerShell uses a more complex and flexible syntax that works best on Windows. The Azure CLI has more built-in commands and subcommands for Azure resources, while PowerShell has more advanced scripting and automation capabilities. The Azure CLI is compatible with most Azure services and features, while PowerShell may not support some of them.

• How do I update the Azure CLI?

The way you update the Azure CLI depends on how you installed it. If you installed it using a package manager such as apt, yum, zypper, dnf , or Homebrew, you can use the same package manager to update the Azure CLI. For example, if you installed it using apt, you can run this command: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y azure-cli. If you installed it using an MSI installer or a PowerShell script on Windows, you can download and run the latest MSI installer or PowerShell script from the . If you are using the Azure Cloud Shell or a Docker container, you don't need to update the Azure CLI as it is always up to date.

• How do I uninstall the Azure CLI?

The way you uninstall the Azure CLI depends on how you installed it. If you installed it using a package manager such as apt, yum, zypper, dnf, or Homebrew, you can use the same package manager to uninstall the Azure CLI. For example, if you installed it using apt, you can run this command: sudo apt-get remove azure-cli. If you installed it using an MSI installer or a PowerShell script on Windows, you can use the Control Panel or the Programs and Features app to uninstall the Azure CLI. If you are using the Azure Cloud Shell or a Docker container, you don't need to uninstall the Azure CLI as it is not installed on your machine.

• How do I run multiple commands in one line with the Azure CLI?

You can run multiple commands in one line with the Azure CLI by using the ; separator. For example, if you want to create a resource group and a virtual machine in one line, you can run this command: run .az group create --name my-rg --location eastus; run .az vm create --name my-vm --resource-group my-rg --image UbuntuLTS. However, be careful when using this method as it may cause unexpected results or errors if one of the commands fails or depends on another command.

• How do I output the results of an Azure CLI command to a file?

You can output the results of an Azure CLI command to a file by using the --output-file or -f option. For example, if you want to save the list of resource groups in your subscription to a file named "rgs.json", you can run this command: run .az group list --output-file rgs.json. You can also specify the output format by using the --output or -o option. For example, if you want to save the list of resource groups in your subscription to a file named "rgs.csv" in CSV format, you can run this command: run .az group list --output csv --output-file rgs.csv.

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