Managing Azure Resources with Cloud Shell

Managing cloud infrastructure through a web portal can be slow and repetitive. This text-only course teaches you how to leverage Azure Cloud Shell to manage and automate your cloud resources directly from the command line, saving time and reducing manual errors. You will start with foundational concepts, learning how Cloud Shell operates behind the scenes, how to persist your files using cloud storage, and how to choose the right environment for your tasks. What you will learn: Understand the architecture and setup of Cloud Shell, including storage accounts and session persistence; Execute administrative tasks using Azure CLI commands and modern syntax; Write PowerShell scripts to manage, query, and configure cloud resources; Automate repetitive infrastructure tasks using command-line tools; Apply zero-trust security principles and manage identity access from the shell. The course begins with essential command-line terminology and environment setup before guiding you through practical administrative scenarios using both Bash and PowerShell environments. This course is designed for IT administrators, developers, and cloud beginners who want to move beyond the graphical interface and master command-line automation. Start reading today to streamline your cloud administration workflows.