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You can also install the Az PowerShell module from the Microsoft Artifact Registry (MAR) using Install-PSResource: aka.ms/azps/install...
Optimize the installation of Azure PowerShell
Learn how to optimize the installation of Azure PowerShell using PSResourceGet and install only the modules you need.
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July 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
You can also install the Az PowerShell module from the Microsoft Artifact Registry (MAR) using Install-PSResource: aka.ms/azps/install...
Importing the Az module imports all the submodules, which takes a considerable amount of time. To reduce the duration, either let the submodules auto-import when a command is called or only import the ones you require. Example: Import-Module -Name Az.Compute, Az.Network, Az.Resources, Az.Storage
July 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Importing the Az module imports all the submodules, which takes a considerable amount of time. To reduce the duration, either let the submodules auto-import when a command is called or only import the ones you require. Example: Import-Module -Name Az.Compute, Az.Network, Az.Resources, Az.Storage
Install-Module installs the Az.Accounts module once per submodule. Install-PSResource only installs Az.Accounts one time, regardless of the number of modules. Consider combining Install-PSResource with installing only the necessary modules to minimize the duration learn.microsoft.com/powershell/a...
Optimize the installation of Azure PowerShell
Learn how to optimize the installation of Azure PowerShell using PSResourceGet and install only the modules you need.
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July 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Install-Module installs the Az.Accounts module once per submodule. Install-PSResource only installs Az.Accounts one time, regardless of the number of modules. Consider combining Install-PSResource with installing only the necessary modules to minimize the duration learn.microsoft.com/powershell/a...
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