Azure Web App: Overview and Deployment Guide

Overview of Azure Web App

Azure Web App is a fully managed platform designed to build, deploy, and scale enterprise-grade web applications, mobile applications, and APIs on any platform. It offers developers the ability to meet rigorous performance, scalability, security, and compliance requirements while minimizing infrastructure management tasks.

Key Features of Azure Web App:

• Cross-Platform Support: Supports various programming languages and frameworks, including .NET, PHP, Node.js, and Python.
• Scalability: Automatically scales applications based on demand, ensuring high performance even under heavy loads.
• Integrated Development: Provides seamless integration with development tools like Visual Studio and GitHub for continuous integration and deployment.
• Security and Compliance: Ensures applications meet security standards and compliance requirements, offering features like authentication and access control.

Steps to Create and Deploy an Azure Web App

Step 1: Create a New Web App Resource

1. Log into Azure Portal: Go to the Azure Portal.
2. Create a Resource: Click on Create a resource and type in Web App in the search bar.
3. Select Web App: Click on the Web App option and then click on Create.

Step 2: Configure Web App Settings

1. Fill Required Details: On the Web App creation page, provide all the necessary details, including the Subscription, Resource Group, Name, Publish Method, and Runtime Stack.
2. Review and Create: After filling in the details, click on Review + Create to check your configurations.

Step 3: Create the Web App

1. Click on Create: Once the validation passes, click on the Create button to provision your Web App.
2. Redirected to Web App Page: After a successful creation, you will be redirected to the Web App page where you can view your app settings.

Step 4: Create a New Project in Visual Studio

1. Open Visual Studio: Launch Visual Studio on your development machine.
2. Create a New Project: Click on Create a new project.

Step 5: Choose Project Template

1. Select ASP.NET Web Application: Search for ASP.NET Web Application and select it from the template options.
2. Configure Project: Provide a name for your project, choose the location, and click on Create.

Step 6: Select Application Template

1. Choose MVC Template: In the next dialog, select the Web Application (Model View Controller) option from the available templates.
2. Click Create: Click on Create to generate the project.

Step 7: Publish the Web App

1. Publish Configuration: Once your project is created, right-click on the project name in the Solution Explorer and select Publish.
2. Select Publishing Target: You can choose to create a new App Service plan or use an existing one. For this guide, select Use existing.

Step 8: Select Existing App Service

1. Choose App Service: In the publish settings, go back and click on Select existing to choose the previously created App Service.
2. Confirm Selection: Click on the file name and then click OK.

Step 9: View Your Web App in Azure Portal

1. Access Azure Portal: Go back to the Azure portal.
2. Navigate to Storage Account: Click on your Storage Account, then go to the App section.
3. View Web App: Here, you can see the Web App that you created.

Step 10: Test the Web App

1. Browse Your App: Click on the Browse button at the top to open your Web App in a new tab and verify that it is working correctly.