Developing with Azure Resource Manager - Part 2 - Getting started with the AzureRm PowerShell cmdlets

This article is part 2 of a series on Azure Resource Manager (ARM). It provides a practical introduction to using AzureRm PowerShell cmdlets, assuming prior setup of an AAD application and service principal from part 1. The guide explains why service principals are preferred for automation and CI scenarios over personal credentials. It then walks through authenticating a service principal in a PowerShell session using Get-Credential and Login-AzureRmAccount, with step-by-step instructions and expected outputs. The article targets developers and IT professionals working with Azure automation and ARM APIs.