
To complete the installation and configuration of RHEL Azure ZLI, you'll need to follow these steps.
First, register your system with Red Hat Subscription Management to access the required repositories.
Next, install the Azure Linux agent by running the command `sudo yum install -y walinuxagent`.
After installation, configure the Azure Linux agent by running the command `sudo walinuxagent-configure`.
You can then verify the agent's status using the command `sudo systemctl status walinuxagent`.
Make sure to enable the Azure Linux agent to start automatically on boot by running the command `sudo systemctl enable walinuxagent`.
Installation
To install Azure CLI on RHEL, you'll need to update your system to the latest package versions using the command: `sudo yum update -y`.
Snaps are a great way to install applications on RHEL, and you can discover and install the Azure CLI from the Snap Store, which has an audience of millions.
Adding the optional and extras repositories is also recommended to ensure a smooth installation process.
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To enable snaps on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, you need to add the snap repository. This makes snaps discoverable and installable from the Snap Store, an app store with an audience of millions.
Snaps update automatically and roll back gracefully, which means you don't have to worry about manual updates or potential issues.
Highlights
To get the most out of the Azure CLI, you can use the --output table format, which can be changed using the az configure command.
The Azure CLI offers various features and concepts to help you work efficiently.
Changing the default output format is as simple as running the az configure command.
Common CLI Scenarios
When working with Azure CLI, you'll encounter several common scenarios that can impact your productivity.
Output formatting is essential, and you can choose from json, table, or tsv formats to suit your needs. Azure CLI allows you to select the output format that best suits your workflow.
To pass values from one command to another, you can use the Azure CLI's ability to pipe output. This is particularly useful when working with long commands that involve multiple steps.
Async operations are also a common scenario, and Azure CLI provides a way to execute commands asynchronously. This can help improve performance and reduce wait times.
You can use generic update arguments to update resources without having to specify every detail. This can save you time and effort, especially when working with complex resources.
The az resource command is a generic resource command that allows you to manage resources in a flexible way. This command is particularly useful when working with resources that have similar properties.
If you need to make a REST API call, you can use the az rest command. This command provides a simple way to interact with Azure's REST API.
Quoting issues can sometimes arise when working with Azure CLI, and it's essential to understand how to handle them.
To work behind a proxy, you can configure Azure CLI to use a proxy server. This can help you access Azure resources from behind a firewall or proxy.
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Concurrent builds are also a common scenario, and Azure CLI provides a way to run multiple commands concurrently. This can help improve performance and reduce build times.
Here's a summary of the common CLI scenarios:
- Output formatting (json, table, or tsv)
- Pass values from one command to another
- Async operations
- Generic update arguments
- Generic resource commands - az resource
- REST API command - az rest
- Quoting issues
- Work behind a proxy
- Concurrent builds
Verification and Configuration
To verify that Azure CLI is installed correctly on your RHEL system, you can check its version with the command az --version. This should return the version of Azure CLI installed, confirming that the installation was successful.
You can also verify your account details and subscriptions after logging in with the command az account show. This command displays the current account information, including the subscription ID and tenant ID.
If you have multiple subscriptions, you can list them using az account list, which provides a clear view of all your subscriptions in a tabular format, making it easier to manage them.
Verify the Installation
To verify the installation of Azure CLI, you can check its version by running a specific command. This command will return the version of Azure CLI installed on your system, confirming that the installation was successful.
Running this command will give you the exact version of Azure CLI installed, ensuring you're ready to use it to manage your Azure resources effectively.
Post-Login Actions
After logging in, you can verify your account details and subscriptions with a command that displays the current account information, including the subscription ID and tenant ID.
If you have multiple subscriptions, you can list them using another command, which will provide a clear view of all your subscriptions in a tabular format, making it easier to manage them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to install Azure CLI on RHEL?
To install Azure CLI on RHEL, import the Microsoft repository key and run the yum install command. This will prompt you to sign in with Azure using your default browser.
Can you use Azure CLI on Linux?
Yes, you can use Azure CLI on Linux. It is one of the supported environments for installing and running the Azure CLI.
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