Azure 2.0 is a significant update to the popular cloud platform, offering a range of exciting new features and improvements.
One of the key highlights of Azure 2.0 is the introduction of a new serverless computing model, which allows developers to build scalable and cost-effective applications without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.
This new model is built on top of Azure Functions, which provides a flexible and event-driven architecture for building serverless applications. Azure Functions supports a wide range of programming languages, including C#, Java, and Python.
The updated Azure platform also includes significant improvements to its artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, including the integration of OpenCV and TensorFlow.
Getting Started
The Azure CLI 2.0 has very similar commands to the Azure CLI 1.0, but the command starts with "az" instead of "azure".
To get started, you need to login to your Azure Subscription first.
The Azure CLI 2.0 commands are more streamlined and efficient.
To login, you can use the command "az login" to access your Azure account.
You can also find the version of Azure CLI 2.0 you have installed by using the command "az --version".
Running the command "az" will give you a full list of available commands and full help information.
This will help you navigate the Azure CLI 2.0 interface and get familiar with its features.
To get the full list of available commands, you can simply run the command "az".
Installation and Setup
The Azure CLI 2.0 is a cross-platform tool that can be installed on Windows, macOS, and Linux, just like its predecessor Azure CLI 1.0.
To install Azure CLI 2.0, you'll need to have Python installed on your machine, as it's the development platform used to build the tool.
The Azure CLI 1.0 was written with Node.js, requiring Node.js to be installed on your machine for installation, whereas Azure CLI 2.0 is written in Python.
You can install Azure CLI 2.0 on different platforms using the following commands, but keep in mind that it does require Python.
Here are the installation commands for Azure CLI 2.0 on different platforms:
The Azure CLI 2.0 is an open-source project, and its repository can be found on GitHub at https://github.com/Azure/azure-cli.
Both Azure CLI 1.0 and Azure CLI 2.0 are open-source, with the Azure CLI 1.0 repository located at https://github.com/Azure/azure-xplat-cli.
Upgrading and Migration
Update to the latest version of Azure Native 1.x before moving to 2.x to address existing deprecations and see recommended substitutions ahead of the major version upgrade.
You can start leveraging improved performance in the Azure Native Provider 2.0 immediately, but you may need to make changes to use specific Azure API module versions or user-assigned identity inputs.
The classic to native migration guide is available for users of the Pulumi Azure Classic Provider, allowing you to take advantage of the latest features in the Azure Native Provider.
To determine the explicit API version available and fully compatible with your existing deployment, use the Pulumi Azure Native Provider documentation within your IDE.
The Pulumi Azure Native Provider 2.0 is available today for Pulumi programs using TypeScript, Python, .NET, and Go, and you can learn more about its capabilities by checking out the updated documentation and resources.
Development and Deployment
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Getting Started with Commands
To get started with Azure CLI commands, you need to know the difference between Azure CLI 1.0 and 2.0. The commands in both versions are very similar, but they start with different triggers: "azure" for 1.0 and "az" for 2.0.
To login to your Azure Subscription, you'll need to use the "login" command, which is the same for both versions. You can also find the version of Azure CLI you have installed by using the "version" command.
Before running any commands, it's a good idea to get a full list of the available commands and full help information. You can do this by running the "help" command. This will give you a comprehensive list of all the commands and their options.
To check the version of Azure CLI you have installed, use the "version" command. This will tell you which version you're currently using.
Smaller SDK for Faster Development
The Azure Native Provider SDKs have undergone significant optimizations, resulting in a 50% decrease in size for SDKs with multi-versioned modules. This improvement translates into faster development times and reduced resource consumption.
We've removed all deprecated Azure API modules up to the 2.0 release date. This removal has made a big impact on reducing the SDK size.
By identifying and removing forward-compatible module versions, we've excluded redundant versions and kept only the versions that introduce breaking changes. This means that only the versions that are necessary for development are included.
Explicit and default versions are now more clearly defined, with default versions being the top-level version chosen for each module. This helps to simplify the development process.
The Azure Native Version Guide provides more information on module versions, which can be useful for understanding the differences between explicit and default versions.
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Security and Identity
Simplified user assigned identity inputs have made it easier to configure user assigned identities for Azure modules. You can now reference these as UserAssignedIdentities: [exampleUserAssignedIdentity.id] without extra hoops.
To interact with Azure OpenAI or OpenAI, create an instance of AzureOpenAIClient with a secure, keyless authentication approach using Microsoft Entra ID via the Azure Identity library. This approach is recommended.
You can install the Azure.Identity package with dotnet add package Azure.Identity. The library provides various credential types, such as DefaultAzureCredential. For example, you can use DefaultAzureCredential to authenticate tokens.
If your Microsoft Entra credentials are issued by an entity other than Azure Public Cloud, you can set the Audience property on OpenAIClientOptions to modify the token authorization scope used for requests. The following will configure the client to authenticate tokens via Azure Government Cloud, using https://cognitiveservices.azure.us/.default as the authorization scope:
User Assigned Identity Inputs
User Assigned Identity Inputs have been simplified, making it easier to configure identities for your Azure modules. This change recognizes user assigned identity inputs as string arrays.
You can now reference these identities as UserAssignedIdentities: [exampleUserAssignedIdentity.id] without needing to use an apply. This is a more intuitive approach than before.
Before this change, the identity block would need to use an apply, which added unnecessary complexity.
Authenticate the User
Authenticating the user is a crucial step in ensuring the security and integrity of your application. You can create an instance of AzureOpenAIClient using one of two approaches: creating a client with a Microsoft Entra credential or creating a client with an API key.
Using Microsoft Entra ID via the Azure Identity library is a secure, keyless authentication approach. To use the library, you need to install the Azure.Identity package. This can be done by running the command "dotnet add package Azure.Identity" in your terminal or IDE.
The Azure Identity library provides various credential types, including DefaultAzureCredential. You can use this credential type to authenticate your client instance. If your Microsoft Entra credentials are issued by an entity other than Azure Public Cloud, you can set the Audience property on OpenAIClientOptions to modify the token authorization scope used for requests.
For example, to configure the client to authenticate tokens via Azure Government Cloud, you can use "https://cognitiveservices.azure.us/.default" as the authorization scope. Alternatively, you can provide a custom or non-enumerated value for the Audience property.
Here are the steps to follow for Microsoft Entra-based authentication:
- Install the Azure.Identity package.
- Use the desired credential type, such as DefaultAzureCredential.
- Set the Audience property on OpenAIClientOptions if necessary.
Troubleshooting
If you're experiencing issues with Azure OpenAI, don't worry, it's not the end of the world. Troubleshooting is a breeze with the right approach.
You can interact with Azure OpenAI using the .NET SDK, and errors returned by the service correspond to the same HTTP status codes returned for REST API requests.
A 404 error can occur if you try to create a client using an endpoint that doesn't match your Azure OpenAI Resource endpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure V2 vs V1?
Azure V1 and V2 refer to different versions of Azure's authentication system, with V2 requiring a self-signed Root certificate for backend authentication, whereas V1 allows self-signed certificates but has specific migration requirements
Sources
- https://www.pulumi.com/blog/introducing-azure-native-v2/
- https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-general-availability-of-vm-storage-and-network-azure-cli-2-0/
- https://www.nuget.org/packages/Azure.AI.OpenAI
- https://www.agrenpoint.com/azfunc-migrate/
- https://build5nines.com/azure-cli-1-0-vs-2-0-compared-installation-and-usage/
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