The az lock command is part of the azure-cli tool, which is the official Command-Line Interface (CLI) provided by Microsoft for managing resources and services on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
The az lock command allows you to manage Azure locks, which are a feature that helps safeguard critical resources from accidental deletion or modification. Here’s an overview of its functionality:
- View Locks: With the az lock command, you can view the existing locks applied to Azure resources. Locks can be applied at the resource group level or the individual resource level. By viewing locks, you can see which resources have locks applied and understand the current lock status.
- Create Locks: You can use the az lock command to create locks on Azure resources. Locks can be of two types: delete and read-only. A delete lock prevents the associated resource from being deleted, while a read-only lock restricts modifications to the resource but allows read operations. By applying locks, you can protect critical resources from accidental deletion or modification, ensuring data integrity and operational stability.
- Remove Locks: If a lock is no longer needed, the az lock command enables you to remove locks from Azure resources. This action allows you to unlock the resource and regain the ability to modify or delete it as required. Removing locks gives you the flexibility to manage resources without unnecessary restrictions.
- Management Hierarchy: Azure locks follow a management hierarchy, which means that applying a lock at a higher level, such as the resource group level, can affect all resources within that resource group. Applying a lock at the individual resource level only affects that specific resource. The az lock command allows you to manage locks at both levels and understand how locks propagate through the hierarchy.
- Compliance and Governance: Azure locks are often used to enforce compliance and governance policies within organizations. By applying locks to critical resources, you can prevent unauthorized changes or deletions, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining data security.
The az lock command is a valuable tool for managing Azure locks and enhancing the security and stability of your Azure resources. By leveraging this command, you can view existing locks, apply new locks to resources, remove locks when necessary, and enforce governance policies within your Azure environment.
az lock Command Examples
1. Create a read-only subscription level lock:
# az lock create --name lock_name --lock-type ReadOnly
2. Create a read-only resource group level lock:
# az lock create --name lock_name --resource-group group_name --lock-type ReadOnly
3. Delete a subscription level lock:
# az lock delete --name lock_name
4. Delete a resource group level lock:
# az lock delete --name lock_name --resource-group group_name
5. List out all locks on the subscription level:
# az lock list
6. Show a subscription level lock:
# az lock show -n lock_name