A command-line utility written in Python to bootstrap and manage the data services via REST APIs
Publisher’s description
What is Azure Data CLI?
Azure Data CLI is a proprietary containers & devop program for Windows from Microsoft Corporation.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 175.0 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 20.3.14, released on September 28, 2022. 5 versions are listed since February 11, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,579 times. Similar programs include Docker Desktop, Helm and Pulumi.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Azure Data CLI is a containers & devop tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Azure Data CLI safe to download?
- The file is served by download.microsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7F58F76FCB83232A8D806BAF1FDAE15B452D72D0360EC758FA04B5966E4E24DE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.3.14Latest | September 28, 2022 | 175.0 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.3.13 | February 11, 2023 | 170.3 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.3.10 | February 11, 2023 | 164.8 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.3.9 | February 11, 2023 | 167.7 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.3.6 | February 11, 2023 | 196.2 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.Azure.DataCLI -echoco install azdata-cli -ymsiexec /i azdata-cli-20.3.14.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {1C7097D3-B00B-4F1A-B9A6-A00C1CD49EA4} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- Containers & DevOps
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 20.3.14
- Released
- September 28, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- February 11, 2023
- Versions listed
- 5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,579
- Website
- docs.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.Azure.DataCLI
- Chocolatey package
- azdata-cli
- MSI product code
- {1C7097D3-B00B-4F1A-B9A6-A00C1CD49EA4}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Azure Data CLI free?
Azure Data CLI is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Azure Data CLI safe to download?
The download comes from download.microsoft.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Azure Data CLI with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Azure Data CLI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Azure Data CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Azure Data CLI?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 11, 2023.
What are alternatives to Azure Data CLI?
Docker Desktop, Helm, Pulumi, Serverless Framework and Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment. The alternatives page compares them.
