The Azure command-line interface (Azure CLI) is a set of commands used to create and manage Azure resources quickly and with an emphasis on automation. In this first episode in the Azure CLI: from zero to hero series, we’re covering the basics and getting you started. We’ll go over installation options, signing in, working with subscriptions, finding commands, interactive mode, configuring defaults, persisting parameters, and much more! Anyone working in Azure should know how to use the basics of the CLI and this episode will get you started.

Prerequisites: The Azure CLI installed locally, via docker, or access to the Azure Cloud Shell.