4. Creating a Resource Group Using AZ CLI

Overview

This exercise introduces the Azure CLI for managing Azure resources. You will use Azure CLI commands to create a resource group and verify its creation.

Step 1: Log in to Azure Cloud Shell

1. Open the Azure Portal and click the Cloud Shell icon (top-right corner).
2. Select Bash as your shell environment if prompted.

💡 Information
The Azure Cloud Shell is a Terminal in the Azure Portal that comes pre-configured with the Azure CLI. It enables you to run CLI commands without additional setup.

Step 2: Create a Resource Group

1. Run the following command to create a resource group:

   az group create --name MyCLIDemoGroup --location northeurope
   

   • --name: Specifies the name of the resource group (e.g., MyCLIDemoGroup).
   • --location: Sets the region where the resources in the group will be located (e.g., northeurope).

✅ Verification Step: Review the output to confirm successful creation. You should see a JSON response similar to:

{
  "id": "/subscriptions/<subscription-id>/resourceGroups/MyCLIDemoGroup",
  "location": "eastus",
  "name": "MyCLIDemoGroup",
  "properties": {
    "provisioningState": "Succeeded"
  }
}

In the Azure Portal under Resource groups you should also see it listed

You can also list all resource groups in your subscription by running the command:

az group list --output table

💡 Information

A Resource Group acts as a container for all resources within Azure, making it easier to organize, manage, and delete resources as a single unit.

Step 3: Clean Up Resources (Optional)

1. Delete the resource group to avoid unnecessary costs:

   az group delete --name MyCLIDemoGroup --no-wait --yes
   

   • --no-wait: Ensures the command returns immediately without waiting for the operation to complete.
   • --yes: Confirms the deletion without additional prompts.

Exercise Complete!

You have successfully created and managed a resource group using Azure CLI, gaining hands-on experience with command-line operations in Azure.