Azure PowerShell Change Subscription: A Step-by-Step Guide

To change your Azure subscription using PowerShell, you need to be connected to a subscription. You can check your current subscription by running the command `Get-AzContext`.

You'll need to have the Azure PowerShell module installed and configured on your system. This module provides the necessary commands to manage Azure resources.

First, you'll want to disconnect from the current subscription by running `Disconnect-AzAccount`. This will allow you to switch to a different subscription without any conflicts.

To switch to a different subscription, you'll need to know the subscription ID of the new subscription. You can find this by running `Get-AzSubscription` and looking at the Id property of the subscription you want to switch to.

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You can migrate resources directly to a new subscription by following the steps outlined in Move resources to new resource group or subscription.

Migrating data and services to a new subscription can be a straightforward process if you know the right steps to take.

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To transfer ownership of an Azure subscription and everything in it to someone else, you'll need to follow the instructions in Transferring ownership of an Azure subscription.

This process can be a bit more complex, but it's still a relatively simple process that can be completed in a few steps.

You can migrate resources directly to a new subscription, following the steps outlined in Move resources to new resource group or subscription.

This process can be a bit complex, but with the right guidance, you'll be able to successfully transfer your resources.

Here are some key things to keep in mind when migrating resources:

The good news is that you don't have to worry about losing any data during the migration process. The resources will be moved seamlessly to the new subscription.

Migrating services is a complex task that requires careful planning and execution.

Some services can be migrated using a lift-and-shift approach, where the entire service is transferred to the new environment without making any changes.

This approach is often used for services that are not heavily customized or dependent on specific infrastructure.

However, for services that are highly customized or dependent on specific infrastructure, a re-architecture approach may be necessary.

This approach involves re-designing the service to take advantage of the new environment and infrastructure.

According to a study, 70% of organizations that re-architect their services experience improved performance and scalability.

To manage your Azure subscriptions effectively, you need to understand how to view and set the current subscription context in Azure PowerShell.

If you have access to multiple subscriptions, you should verify that your command prompt is scoped to the correct Azure Subscription context.

The Get-AzContext command displays the primary information for the Azure Subscription that is currently selected for the Azure PowerShell context.

To set the Azure PowerShell context to a specific subscription, you can use the Set-AzContext command.

Replace the placeholder values in the command with the actual id and name for the Azure Subscription you want to target.

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After executing the Set-AzContext command, the command prompt will return the details for the selected subscription, allowing you to verify that the right subscription was chosen.

An error message will be returned if the Set-AzContext command fails, such as if the -SubscriptionName specified doesn't match any subscriptions the current login has access to.

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Azure AD Change Notifications Subscriptions are created under the context of a user. It's recommended to create a dedicated Azure AD User in the associated Azure Tenant for this purpose.

To create a subscription, you'll need to create an Azure AD Application Registration with Microsoft Graph permissions to read Subscriptions (Subscriptions.Read.All) and create Notification Subscriptions (User.Read.All).

The Resource Types and syntax for change notifications are available here.

Azure AD Change Notifications Subscriptions have a lifetime, which is 3 days for the /Users objectClass. We'll create a subscription for 1/2 of that lifetime.

To automate the creation of the subscription, you'll need to use both the AAD User and the AAD Registered App we created above.

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Here's a list of the permissions required for notification subscriptions by resource type:

The Azure AD Change Notification Subscription is now created. Take note of the ClientState and the Id values. The Id will be configured in the notificationSubscriptionID variable and the ClientState will be configured in the clientStateValue variable in our Function App Settings.

In Azure, Identity Management plays a crucial role in determining what you can see and do within the platform.

Your access levels are determined by your logged in credentials, which can be given at different levels within the organization's hierarchy.

You can see and manage your access levels within Access Control.

Access can be given at the directory level, subscription level, or within resource groups.

You can manage others' access to the subscription depending on your access levels.

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To change the Azure subscription in Azure PowerShell, you need to use the Set-AzContext command. This command sets the Azure PowerShell context to the selected Azure subscription. You can pass either the Azure subscription name or id to the command.

The command prompt will return the details for the selected Azure subscription, allowing you to verify that the right subscription was selected. After setting the context, you can begin executing commands and switching subscriptions as needed.

However, if you encounter an error message stating "Please provide a valid tenant or a valid subscription", it means the -SubscriptionName specified doesn't match any Azure subscriptions the current login has access to.

To resolve this issue, you can try updating the AzureRm.Profile module to the latest version. This was the solution for zigzag, who was able to switch subscriptions after updating from version 5.3.4 to 5.5.2.

Here's a summary of the commands used to change the Azure subscription:

Note that the Select-AzureRmSubscription command requires the subscription to be in the same account, and the AzureRm.Profile module needs to be updated to the latest version to resolve issues with switching subscriptions.