Review Azure PowerShell module

Intermediate
Administrator
Azure
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Cloud Shell
Azure PowerShell
Azure Virtual Machines
Microsoft 365

This module explains the Azure PowerShell environment and the Az module for Windows PowerShell. It also explains how to manage Microsoft Entra ID by using PowerShell modules.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

  • Describe Azure PowerShell.
  • Describe the Azure Az PowerShell module.
  • Install the Azure Az PowerShell module.
  • Migrate Azure PowerShell from AzureRM to Az.
  • Describe the Azure Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell and Azure Active Directory PowerShell for Graph modules.

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with Windows networking technologies and implementation.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with Windows PowerShell and its commands to perform specific tasks.
  • Familiarity with PowerShell cmdlets used for system administration tasks related to Active Directory, network configuration, server administration, and Windows 10 device administration.
  • Familiarity with Windows PowerShell pipeline, PowerShell providers, and PowerShell drives.
  • Familiarity with CIM and WMI technologies.
  • Familiarity to use variables, arrays, hash tables, and scripting constructs in Windows PowerShell.
  • Familiarity to administer remote computers with Windows PowerShell.