- Install PowerShell. Follow instructions at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/setup/installing-windows-powershell?view=powershell-5.1
- Install Azure PowerShell 4.4. Follow instructions at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/azure/install-azurerm-ps?view=azurermps-4.4.0
- Start PowerShell and execute the following commands to create a credential file for Azure auto-login later.
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# interactive login to Azure Resource Manager with your Azure Account
Login-AzureRmAccount
# print the list of subscriptions you have access to
Get-AzureRmSubscription