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Azure App Service is a powerful platform for building, deploying, and scaling web apps. It supports multiple languages and frameworks, making it a versatile choice for developers. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of deploying a web app on Azure App Service.

Step 1: Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure you have the following:

• An Azure account with an active subscription. If you don’t have one, you can create a free account. Create Your Azure Free Account Or Pay As You Go | Microsoft Azure


• Your web app code ready for deployment.


• Visual Studio or any other development environment you prefer.

Step 2: Create an App Service

1. Log in to the Azure Portal: Go to portal.azure.com and sign in with your Azure account.


2. Create a Resource: Click on “Create a resource” and select “App Service.”
   

    

   
   3. Configure your Web App: Choose your subscription, resource group, App Name, publish, runtime stack, region, and etc. Once you have went through/reviewed all the necessary tab, select “review + create” to create your web app.

Step 3: Deploy Your Web App

1. Deployment Center: Navigate to the “Deployment Center” in your App Service.


2. Source Control: Choose your source control method (e.g., GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure Repos).


3. Build Provider: Select the build provider (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines).

Configure Settings: Follow the prompts to configure your deployment settings. This includes connecting your repository and setting up continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Step 4: Monitor and Scale Your App

1. Monitor: Use Azure Monitor to keep track of your app’s performance and health. Set up alerts to notify you of any issues.


2. Scale: Azure App Service allows you to scale your app based on demand. Navigate to the “Scale up” or “Scale out” options to adjust your app’s resources.

Step 5: Manage Your App

1. App Settings: Configure application settings, connection strings, and environment variables in the “Configuration” section.


2. SSL Certificates: Secure your app with SSL certificates. Navigate to “TLS/SSL settings” to configure SSL bindings.
   
   

Conclusion

Deploying a web app on Azure App Service is a streamlined process that integrates well with various development tools and workflows. By following these steps, you can easily deploy, monitor, and scale your web app, ensuring a robust and reliable online presence.