Can I get a resource or answer on how to install apps on a virtual machine?

Question

I am having issues deploying apps on a virtual machine I created. I need a resource to walk me through.

Answer 1

Hello Arnold,

Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

The approach for deploying applications on a virtual machine varies depending on the programming language used and the operating system of the virtual machine. However, I'll outline four different options, each tailored to different combinations of programming language and OS:

Option 1: Deploying a .NET Application on a Windows VM

1. First, make sure that the appropriate version of the .NET Framework is installed on the Windows virtual machine.
2. Copy the application files of your .NET application to the virtual machine.
3. Configure Internet Information Services (IIS) on the virtual machine to host your .NET application.
4. Finally, test the application by accessing it through the configured URL.

Option 2: Dockerizing a .NET Application for Deployment on a Linux VM

1. Begin by installing Docker on the Linux virtual machine.
2. Pull the official .NET Docker image from the Docker Hub repository.
3. Create and run a Docker container based on the pulled .NET image, while mounting the application files as necessary.
4. Make sure to expose the required ports to access the application running inside the Docker container.

Option 3: Deploying a Java Application on a Linux VM

1. Install the Java Development Kit (JDK) on the Linux virtual machine.
2. Copy the application files of your Java application to the virtual machine.
3. Set up the appropriate environment variables and configurations for running Java applications.
4. Run the Java application using the appropriate commands or scripts.

Option 4: Deploying a Node.js Application on a Windows VM

1. Install Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) on the Windows virtual machine.
2. Transfer the application files of your Node.js application to the virtual machine.
3. Set up a web server such as IIS or use Node.js's built-in HTTP server to host your application.
4. Start the server and test the application by accessing it through the configured URL.

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Answer 2

Hello, @Arnold Jackson ! We received your feedback and want to make sure your question is answered.

How do I install apps on a virtual machine?

There are many different approaches, most of which involve running the installer like you would on a physical machine (like @Marcin Policht mentioned). There are some automated approaches, however. If I wanted to install Visual Studio Code as an example, you could:

• Connect to the VM using RDP, download the installer on the VM, and install VSCode manually.
• Use automation, such as Custom Script Extension for Windows.
• See if the app exists as an Extension during VM creation.

How do I deploy my own web app on a VM?

There are specific services for hosting web apps, so you'll want to check out Azure App Service:

Azure App Service is an HTTP-based service for hosting web applications, REST APIs, and mobile back ends. You can develop in your favorite language, be it .NET, .NET Core, Java, Node.js, PHP, and Python. Applications run and scale with ease on both Windows and Linux-based environments.

If you want granular control over the VM environment, you can deploy Windows Server on an Azure VM or migrate your on-premises environment to Azure:

• Quickstart: Create a Windows virtual machine in the Azure portal
• Migrate on-premises machines to Azure

See also:

• Create, configure and deploy Web Application to an Azure VM

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