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Scripting Blog [archived]

Formerly known as the "Hey, Scripting Guy!" blog

PowerTip: Identify Regions in Azure

May 23, 2015 May 23, 2015 05/23/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to get a current list of regions in Azure. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to show me a list of the regions in Microsoft Azure? (image) Use the Get-AzureLocation cmdlet to output the list to your screen, then you can filter with the ...

PowerTip: See Data in Azure Storage

May 22, 2015 May 22, 2015 05/22/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to show the files in an Azure Storage blob. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to see files that are in my subscription and stored in Azure blobs? (image) Use a combination of the Get-AzureStorageContainer and Get-AzureStorageBlob cmdlets. ...

Use PowerShell to Create Virtual Machine in Azure – Part 5

May 22, 2015 May 22, 2015 05/22/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to create a virtual machine in Azure by using your own VHD template. Honorary Scripting Guy, Sean Kearney is here with the last bit of coolness about creating virtual machines in Azure—using a customized template. This post is part of a series. To catch up, read: Your first challenge is to create a custom ...

PowerTip: Identify Extensions in Azure

May 21, 2015 May 21, 2015 05/21/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to get a current list of virtual machine extensions in Azure. (image) How can I find all the extensions that are available for virtual machines in Azure? (image) To see all the extensions for a virtual machine in Azure, type: Get-AzureVMAvailableExtension | Format-Table (image...

Use PowerShell to Create Virtual Machine in Azure – Part 4

May 21, 2015 May 21, 2015 05/21/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to leverage Desired State Configuration with a virtual machine in Microsoft Azure. Honorary Scripting Guy, Sean Kearney, here today filling in for my buddy Ed. Today I'll show you how to leverage Desired State Configuration (DSC) with a virtual machine in Microsoft Azure. This post is part of a series. To catch up, read...

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