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👉 Ever tried to run Azure commands in PowerShell and got stuck because you weren’t logged in? Let’s break down how to sign in — the simple way, with real-world examples.

• Before using Azure PowerShell, you must tell it who you are.
• This is called authentication — proving your identity.

1️⃣ Interactive Login

• Use when you’re at your computer.
• Command: Connect-AzAccount
• Example: A DevOps engineer wants to check VMs manually. She logs in with her username + MFA, picks her subscription, and runs Get-AzVM.

2️⃣ Non-Interactive Login

• Use for scripts/automation (no human available).
• Command: Connect-AzAccount -ServicePrincipal …
• Example: A nightly backup script logs in with a service principal and runs database backup jobs automatically.

💡 Best Practices

• Give the minimum permissions needed.
• Store secrets securely (Key Vault, CI/CD variables).
• Plan ahead: MFA will soon be mandatory for users.
• Always select the right subscription (Set-AzContext).

🔹 Why it matters

✅ Without login, PowerShell can’t touch Azure.
✅ Interactive = best for manual tasks.
✅ Non-interactive = best for automation.
✅ Choosing the right method = secure, reliable, and future-proof.

How do you usually log in to Azure PowerShell — interactive login for quick fixes, or service principals for automation?