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How Do We Access Azure?
There are multiple ways to interact with Azure:
1. Azure Portal (Web UI)
- Browser-based interface
- Point-and-click experience
Use when:
- Learning Azure
- Exploring services
- Quick setup
2. Azure CLI
- Command-line tool (
azcommands) - Scriptable and fast
Example:
az group create --name myRG --location eastus
Use when:
- Automation
- Dev workflows
3. Azure PowerShell
- PowerShell-based commands
Use when:
- Windows admins
- Scripting in PowerShell
4. SDKs (Python, Java, etc.)
- Interact with Azure using code
Use when:
- Application integration
- Custom automation
Summary
- Portal → Manual
- CLI → Fast + Scriptable
- SDK → Programmable