Mastering Azure PowerShell: Automate Azure Administration

Master Azure Services Management with Azure PowerShell

Looking to learn Azure PowerShell and become proficient in IT automation? This course is designed for you! PowerShell is a highly sought-after IT skill for scripting and automation, and this course will equip you with the knowledge to excel. We'll guide you through Azure PowerShell from the ground up, using a step-by-step approach to automate Azure services management.

This comprehensive course features 100+ demos to solidify your Azure PowerShell skills. You will learn:

• Getting Started with Azure PowerShell: Understand why PowerShell is a critical automation skill and learn how to install PowerShell Core and configure Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and PowerShell ISE for efficient scripting. We'll cover multiple Azure PowerShell installation options to suit your environment.
• Connecting to Azure: Learn various methods for connecting to Azure using Azure PowerShell.
• Azure Resource Group Management: Gain a deep understanding of Azure Resource Manager and its benefits. Manage Resource Groups effectively – create, modify, move resources, and work with properties. Learn to manage Management Groups, Subscriptions, and Resources.
• Working with Azure Tags: Understand the power of Azure Tags for organization and cost tracking. Learn to list, apply, append, update, and remove tags on resources and resource groups.
• Azure Virtual Network Management: Dive into Azure Virtual Networks and network best practices. Learn to create Virtual Networks, configure Public and Private Subnets, and manage Network Security Groups (NSGs) to secure your network. Understand NSG rules and how to associate them with subnets and network interfaces.
• Azure Virtual Machine Management: Gain an in-depth understanding of Azure Virtual Machines (VMs). Learn to create, modify, and manage VM components like storage, network interfaces, public IPs, and backups. Explore VM Extensions for advanced configurations.
• Azure Resource Locks: Implement Azure Resource Locks to prevent accidental deletion or modification of critical resources. Learn to create and manage locks at the resource group level.
• Monitoring & Governance: Utilize Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for proactive monitoring and alerting. Create custom alerts and track key metrics. Implement Azure Policies for governance and compliance.
• Advanced Topics: Integrate PowerShell into Azure DevOps pipelines for CI/CD of PowerShell scripts. Securely manage secrets with Azure Key Vault and configure Azure Bastion for secure remote access.

This course provides a strong foundation for confidently managing Azure using Azure PowerShell. You'll gain the skills to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and streamline your cloud operations.