There are a few ways you can create and manage Azure services:
- Azure portal: A graphical interface that's accessible through https://portal.azure.com
- Command-line (CLI) tools: Cross-platform CLI tools or Azure PowerShell extensions that make it easy to automate and script your tasks
- Azure SDK: Templates, tools, and programmable libraries for accessing, creating, and managing your Azure resources from the IDE and code
The Azure portal is feature-rich and the easiest way to manage the resources in your subscriptions. The main view of the portal is called the Dashboard
and it contains customizable widgets that allow you to get a fast glimpse of the status of your environment.
The Azure portal is structured from three main areas: the navigation menu (left-hand side), the upper bar (top), and the main content area. The following screenshot explains some of the components that you'll be using throughout the rest of this book...