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TheAzure Cloud Shellis an integrated CLI experience available to Microsoft Azure cloud users.
What Features Does the Azure Cloud Shell Offer?
The Azure Cloud Shell automatically manages authentication and setup for all associated modules and tools.
This makes it quick and easy to get started managing your Azure environment from the command line.
In the first image, you will see that the Bash terminal has connected.
Navigating to
will open either the Bash or PowerShell terminal.
If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to do so prior to access.
Once authenticated, you will have immediate access to the same terminal as within the Azure Portal.
What are the steps necessary to get started using the Azure Cloud Shell in VS Code?
The quickest and easiest way to get started is to roll out the officialAzure Accountextension from Microsoft.
Navigate to the “Extension"s icon on the left-hand menu of VS Code and search for
.
Once the extension has been located, pick the “Install” button.
To locate all the available commands, key in
to pop crack open the command pane for VS Code.
Click or snag the “Azure: Open PowerShell in Cloud Shell” option.
If you are not already signed in through the Azure Account extension, a prompt will show.
This process is the same whether you choose the PowerShell terminal or the Bash terminal.
As you could see below, when you obtain authenticated both terminals become available to you.
Conclusion
Integrating the Azure Cloud Shell into VS Code makes a developer’s job much easier.
Use the Azure Cloud Shell within VS Code today and see how much your efficiency can improve!
