Mastering Azure CLI: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Azure Resources from the Command

Mastering Azure CLI: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Azure Resources from the Command Line
Azure CLI is a powerful command-line interface that enables developers, system administrators, and cloud engineers to efficiently manage Microsoft Azure resources. This book provides a structured and practical approach to mastering Azure CLI, allowing readers to automate cloud operations, deploy applications, and optimize infrastructure using command-line tools.
Designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, this guide covers everything from the basics of Azure CLI installation and authentication to advanced scripting, automation, and real-world deployment strategies. With step-by-step examples, hands-on exercises, and best practices, readers will gain the skills needed to confidently manage Azure environments using the command line.
The book begins by introducing the core concepts of Azure CLI, explaining how to set up and configure the tool across different platforms. It then moves into essential operations such as managing Azure subscriptions, working with resource groups, and deploying virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components. Readers will also learn how to manage containerized workloads, deploy applications using Azure App Services, and automate cloud tasks using PowerShell and Bash scripting.
Security and governance are critical in any cloud environment, and this book provides in-depth coverage of role-based access control (RBAC), network security, and compliance management using Azure CLI. Readers will explore how to configure security policies, manage hybrid cloud environments with Azure Arc, and integrate infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and Bicep.
As organizations continue to adopt DevOps practices, the book also covers CI/CD automation, monitoring with Azure Monitor, and performance optimization techniques. Case studies and real-world scenarios provide insights into how Azure CLI can be leveraged for disaster recovery, cost management, and enterprise-scale cloud deployments.

By the end of this book, readers will have a thorough understanding of Azure CLI and the confidence to manage cloud environments efficiently, automate deployments, and enhance cloud security. Whether you are a cloud engineer, system administrator, or developer, this book will serve as an essential resource for mastering Azure CLI and optimizing your cloud infrastructure.