How do I get started with Azure for deploying a basic web application?

Question

I am new to Microsoft Azure and would like to learn how to deploy a simple web application using Azure services. I don't have prior experience with cloud platforms and would appreciate a step-by-step guide or learning path. I want to understand which services I should use, how to host the application, and how to monitor or manage it after deployment. Any help, tutorials, or documentation links would be very helpful.

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Answer 1

hi Nishat Khan

great question )) azure can seem overwhelming at first, but trust me, it's way simpler than it looks.

first things first u gotta have an azure account. if u don't have one yet, no worries, they even give u free credits to start playing around. just head to the azure free account page and sign up.

ok, now the fun part deploying ur web app. the easiest way? azure app service. it's like a magic box where u throw in ur code, and hop it's live. u don't even need to deal with servers

1. create a web app > go to the azure portal, click "create a resource," then pick "web app." give it a name (make sure it's unique, azure will tell u if it's taken). choose "code" if u wanna deploy from a repo like github, or "docker" if u're using containers. for runtime stack, pick whatever matches ur app – node.js, python, .net, whatever floats ur boat.
2. deploy ur code > if u went with "code," u can connect directly to github, bitbucket, or even upload a zip. azure will pull it and deploy automatically. if u're using vs code, there's a sweet extension that lets u deploy right from the editor. here's the official guide on deploying to app service.
3. scale & monitor > once it's live, u can check how it's doing in the "overview" section. wanna see if it crashes? set up alerts or check the "app insights" (it's like a fitness tracker for ur app). if traffic spikes, u can scale up with a couple clicks no sweat.

small advise try to start with the free tier to avoid surprises on ur bill )) and if u get stuck, the azure docs are crazy detailed.

hope this helps!

rgds,

Alex

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Answer 2

Hi Nishat Khan,

This below guide will walk you through deploying web applications on Azure, helping you set up and manage your app in the Azure portal. It provides step-by-step instructions for configuring resources, hosting services, and optimizing deployment processes. Additionally, the module/Learning Paths offer a free sandbox environment where you can practice deployments at no cost, allowing hands-on experience with Azure's features before using a paid plan.

Deploy a website to Azure with Azure App Service // Host a web application with Azure App Service

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