PowerShell for Azure Administration
Automating, Managing, and Securing Microsoft Azure with PowerShell
What's Included:
Key Highlights
- Installing and configuring the Az module
- Managing resource groups and deployments
- Virtual machine automation
- Networking and load balancer management
- Azure Storage automation
- Backup and recovery scripting
- Azure AD management with PowerShell
- RBAC automation
- Writing reusable PowerShell modules
- Scheduling and task automation
- Security hardening via PowerShell
- Multi-subscription governance
Overview
Automate, manage, and secure Microsoft Azure using PowerShell and the Az module. Build reusable scripts, manage RBAC, deploy infrastructure, and scale cloud operations efficiently.
The Problem
Azure environments grow fast. What starts as a few resources quickly expands into multiple subscriptions, complex networking, RBAC assignments, and compliance requirements.
Common challenges include:
- Manual, repetitive portal configuration
- Inconsistent deployments across environments
- RBAC misconfigurations
- Difficulty managing multi-subscription setups
- Lack of reusable automation standards
Without automation, Azure administration becomes slow, error-prone, and difficult to scale.
The Solution
PowerShell for Azure Administration provides a structured path from basic Azure scripting to production-ready automation engineering.
You will learn how to:
- Use the Az module efficiently
- Deploy infrastructure programmatically
- Automate security and RBAC controls
- Build reusable scripts and modules
- Manage governance across multiple subscriptions
The result: faster deployments, stronger security, and scalable cloud management.
About This Book
PowerShell for Azure Administration is a practical, hands-on guide to automating, managing, and securing Microsoft Azure using PowerShell and the Az module.
The Azure portal is powerful — but it does not scale. When you need to deploy identical infrastructure across multiple subscriptions, configure RBAC at enterprise scale, or troubleshoot production issues quickly, manual clicks become a liability.
This book teaches you how to replace repetition with automation.
Build Real Azure Infrastructure with PowerShell
You will learn how to manage:
- Resource groups and deployments
- Virtual machines and VM automation
- Virtual networks, subnets, and load balancers
- Azure storage and backup configurations
Master Identity and Access Control
Move beyond basic administration by automating:
- Azure Active Directory management
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Multi-subscription governance
From Scripts to Engineering
The later chapters elevate your skillset:
- Writing reusable PowerShell modules
- Scheduling automation tasks
- Securing Azure infrastructure
- Monitoring and logging with automation
This is not a theoretical cloud overview. It is a hands-on automation blueprint for serious Azure administrators.
Who Is This Book For?
- Azure administrators managing production environments
- System administrators transitioning to cloud roles
- PowerShell users expanding into Azure automation
- IT professionals preparing for cloud engineering roles
- DevOps engineers standardizing Azure deployments
Who Is This Book NOT For?
- Complete beginners with no PowerShell exposure
- Users seeking portal-only Azure tutorials
- Developers focused exclusively on Azure SDKs
- Readers looking for Terraform-only automation content
Table of Contents
- Why Automate Azure with PowerShell
- Installing and Configuring Azure PowerShell
- Resource Groups and Deployment Basics
- Managing Virtual Machines
- Virtual Networks and Subnets
- Load Balancers and Public Access
- Managing Azure Storage
- Backup and Recovery Automation
- Managing Azure AD with PowerShell
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Writing Reusable Azure Scripts
- Scheduling and Automation
- Securing Azure Infrastructure
- Monitoring and Logging
- Managing Multi-Subscription Environments
- From Azure Administrator to Cloud Engineer
- Appendix: Az Module Command Cheat Sheet
- Appendix: Common VM Deployment Script Template
- Appendix: RBAC Quick Reference
- Appendix: Secure Automation Checklist
- Appendix: Azure Career Path Roadmap
Requirements
- Basic PowerShell knowledge (variables, loops, functions)
- An active Azure subscription
- Access to a local machine for Az module installation
