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Accessing and Using the Azure Cloud Shell

This hands-on lab will introduce you to Azure Cloud Shell, a web-based virtual terminal that allows you full access to Azure PowerShell and the CLI–right from your browser. There's nothing to install and no plugins–just scripting goodness. We'll take a look at how to set up Cloud Shell and run a few commands in both the Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell. When we're finished, you'll have the knowledge necessary to run Cloud Shell in your own Azure subscription. Our key objectives include configuring the Azure Cloud Shell, running sample commands in Azure CLI (PowerShell Environment), creating a Linux virtual machine using the Azure CLI (PowerShell Environment), viewing Azure resources in Azure PowerShell, and removing a Linux virtual machine using Azure PowerShell.

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Level
Beginner
Last updated
Jan 11, 2026
Duration
45m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Configure Cloud Shell

    Configure Cloud Shell to provide a PowerShell command prompt.

  2. Challenge

    Execute Azure CLI Commands in the Cloud Shell

    Use Azure CLI commands to list the resource groups, storage accounts, virtual machines, and all resources available in your Azure subscription.

  3. Challenge

    Create a Virtual Machine Using the Azure CLI

    Create a virtual machine in the Cloud Shell.

  4. Challenge

    Run PowerShell cmdlets in the Cloud Shell

    Run PowerShell cmdlets to list resource groups, storage accounts, virtual machines, and all resources available in the lab.

  5. Challenge

    Remove the Virtual Machine

    Use a cmdlet to remove the virtual machine.

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