Azure management options

Tools that are commonly used for management include:

• Azure portal

  • Access with any web browser

  • Doesn’t provide a way to automate repetitive tasks

• Azure Powershell

  • Module for windows powershell or powershell core (crossplatform version of powershell)

  • Allows you to automate repetitive tasks

• Azure CLI

  • Cross platform

  • Commands start with az

• Azure Cloud Shell

  • Interactive, authenticated browser-accessible shell

  • Can use either bash or powershell

  • Range of CLI tools already installed such as git

• Azure Mobile App

  • Both iOS and Android

  • Easy to check status

  • Access Azure Cloud Shell

• Other Options

  • Azure SDKs for range of language

  • REST APIs

Navigating the portal

• Resource Panel - Left sidebar. Can customize with specific resources.

• Azure Marketplace - Good for creating new resources in Azure. Provision applications and services from service providers

• Directory and Subscription - Change between subscriptions

• Help Pane

  • Create new support requests

  • Documentation and other guided support

• Azure Advisor

  • Get proactive, actionable and personalized best practice recommendations

  • Improve performance, security and availability of resources

Azure Portal dashboards

What is a dashboard?

Dashboards are stored as JSON files, making them easy to transfer.

Sharing a dashboard

You can share a dashboard in a resource group.

Preview features

Common areas you will see previews for:

• New storage types

• New Azure services

• New or enhanced integration with other platforms

• New APIs for services

Preview Categories