Hey everyone! I'm currently in a graduate program and about a year in, aiming to become a junior cloud engineer. I'm really enjoying working with Azure! I feel like I need to level up my skills in KQL and PowerShell—a couple of areas where I'm not very confident yet. I already have my AZ-104 certification and can run basic commands in PowerShell, but I'm relying heavily on AI to help me write scripts, which I've not yet mastered completely. As for KQL, I'm a bit lost; I can execute simple commands to pull certain events, but I'm not utilizing the resource explorer to its full potential. Any suggestions or resources you could recommend? Thanks a bunch! 🙂
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Congrats on being a junior cloud engineer! The Learn docs from Microsoft are incredible resources. I'd suggest checking out the KQL and PowerShell documentation online. Also, consider picking up "PowerShell in a Month of Lunches"—it's a great way to start! Remember to approach your learning with specific goals in mind, and don't hesitate to refer to the documentation when needed.
For PowerShell, try to get comfortable with script parameterization and start using functions early on. Create a habit of adding comments and metadata at the top of your scripts. Also, familiarize yourself with the Azure PowerShell module; it's super useful for logging in and managing contexts!
You might want to check out this video I found on YouTube, it's super helpful! Also, doing practical queries in KQL is a fantastic way to learn—try troubleshooting tasks or specific scenarios you come across. Don't worry, it gets easier with practice!
Hey, I used this guy for my AZ-104 certification! Definitely recommend!
Favourited! Thank you!
Thank you! That sounds brilliant! I'm going to check out that book right now! I'm also planning to create a master sheet for my KQL and PowerShell scripts. Appreciate the insight!