To create an Azure Function using PowerShell, follow these steps:
1. Set Up Prerequisites:
- Ensure you have an active Azure subscription.
- Install Azure Functions Core Tools if not already installed.
- Install PowerShell 7.0 or later.
- Install the .NET Core SDK if necessary for local development.
2. Create Azure Resources:
- Create a new resource group using PowerShell:
powershell
New-AzResourceGroup -Name "PowerShellAzFunctionsDemo" -Location "East US"
- Create a storage account, which is required for Azure Functions:
powershell
New-AzStorageAccount -ResourceGroupName "PowerShellAzFunctionsDemo" -Name "psazfunctionsdemostorage" -Location "East US" -SkuName "Standard_LRS"
3. Create a New Azure Function Project Locally:
- Initialize a new Azure Functions project using PowerShell:
bash
func init PowerShellFunctionProject --powershell
- Navigate to the project directory:
bash
cd PowerShellFunctionProject
- Start the Azure Functions runtime locally to test your function:
bash
func start
4. Configure the Azure Function:
- In the function folder, you will find a `host.json` file for global configurations and a `function.json` file that defines the function's bindings and triggers.
- For an HTTP trigger, ensure the `function.json` is configured to handle HTTP requests.
5. Publish the Azure Function to Azure:
- Use Visual Studio Code with the Azure Functions extension to publish your function to Azure. Alternatively, you can use the Azure CLI or PowerShell to deploy your function.
- Ensure your Azure subscription is selected in Visual Studio Code, then right-click on the Function App in the Azure explorer and choose "Deploy to Function App".
6. Create and Configure the Function in Azure Portal (Optional):
- If you prefer to create the function directly in Azure, go to the Azure Portal, create a new Function App, and select PowerShell as the runtime stack.
- Create a new function with an HTTP trigger and configure the authorization level as needed.
7. Test Your Azure Function:
- Once deployed, test your Azure Function by invoking it via its HTTP endpoint. You can use tools like Postman or curl for testing.
Citations:
[1] https://dev.to/this-is-learning/create-an-azure-function-with-powershell-and-visual-studio-code-3k9n
[2] https://adamtheautomator.com/azure-function-powershell-cloud/
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cnBYp6HFvQ
[4] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-reference-powershell
[5] https://www.serverlessnotes.com/docs/azure-functions-using-powershell
[6] https://dev.to/omiossec/azure-functions-powershell-6-weeks-after-4kf1
[7] https://adamtheautomator.com/azure-functions-powershell-1/
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e2WlHCulZE
[9] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/55492614/setup-azure-function-from-powershell