Azure PowerShell and Entra ID Management for Beginners

Cloud administrators need efficient ways to manage resources without manually clicking through portals. PowerShell provides a powerful command-line environment to automate repetitive tasks and manage your cloud infrastructure at scale. This text-based course guides you from the absolute basics of command-line administration to managing complex cloud environments. You will learn to write efficient scripts, deploy resources, and manage identity directories securely. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational concepts of the Az PowerShell module and command-line interfaces; Configure your local environment and authenticate securely using modern identity practices; Manage cloud resource groups, storage, and virtual networks using core cmdlets; Administer Entra ID users, groups, and access controls directly from the command line; Apply modern scripting practices, including basic error handling and secure token management; Practice automation workflows through clear code snippets and step-by-step written scenarios. The course begins with setting up your environment and understanding basic syntax before moving to real-world deployment scenarios and identity management. Designed for beginner system administrators and cloud engineers with no prior scripting experience, this course requires only a basic understanding of cloud concepts. Start reading today to streamline your cloud administrative tasks and boost your productivity.