Exploring Az.Websites in PowerShell: Examples and Commands for Windows Environment

Introduction: The Az.Websites module in PowerShell provides a powerful set of commands to manage and automate various aspects of Azure Websites. In this article, we will explore the features and capabilities of Az.Websites and provide practical examples and commands adapted for the Windows environment.

Examples:

1. Installing the Az.Websites module: To start using Az.Websites, you need to install the module. In a Windows environment, open PowerShell with administrative privileges and run the following command:

   Install-Module -Name Az.Websites -AllowClobber -Force

   This command will download and install the Az.Websites module from the PowerShell Gallery.

2. Connecting to Azure: Before executing any Az.Websites commands, you need to connect to your Azure account. Use the following command to sign in:

   Connect-AzAccount

   You will be prompted to enter your Azure credentials.

3. Retrieving a list of Azure Websites: To retrieve a list of all Azure Websites in your subscription, use the following command:

   Get-AzWebApp

   This command will display detailed information about each website, including its name, resource group, and URL.

4. Creating a new Azure Website: To create a new Azure Website, use the following command as an example:

   New-AzWebApp -ResourceGroupName "MyResourceGroup" -Name "MyWebsite" -Location "West US" -AppServicePlan "MyAppServicePlan"

   This command will create a new website named "MyWebsite" in the resource group "MyResourceGroup" using the specified location and App Service Plan.

5. Configuring application settings: You can configure application settings for your Azure Website using the following command:

   Set-AzWebApp -Name "MyWebsite" -ResourceGroupName "MyResourceGroup" -AppSettings @{"Setting1"="Value1"; "Setting2"="Value2"}

   This command will set the specified application settings for the website.