What is Azure PowerShell?

Definition: Azure PowerShell provides a set of cmdlets that we can use to create and manage Azure resources.

• We can use theAz PowerShell module which is a very powerful and recommended module for managing Azure resources on all the platforms like Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• You can install Az PowerShell locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux machines.
• Az PowerShell can also be accessed via browser using Azure Cloud Shell or Inside Azure Docker container.
• Azure PowerShell supports a few authentication methods likeInteractive Sign-In, using Service Principal, using Managed Identity, Authentication using Non-default Tenant or as a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP).

Azure RM PowerShell Module

• Azure RM PowerShell module is the predecessor of the Az Module.
• All the Cmdlets in RM PowerShell modules are available in the Az module.
• Azure RM Module is going to be deprecated in Feb 2024 and no new capabilities are being added in the RM module, so it is advisable that,
  • You should only use the Az module for any new development.
  • You should upgrade all your existing development from the RM PowerShell module to Az Module.