Azure App Service: Deploying and Scaling Web Apps

Deploying web applications to the cloud can feel overwhelming with so many infrastructure choices. Azure App Service simplifies this process, allowing you to focus on writing code while the platform handles hosting, scaling, and security. This text-based course guides you from cloud deployment novice to confidently managing web applications in Azure. You will understand how to set up, configure, and maintain highly available web apps using modern cloud practices. What you'll learn: Understand foundational Azure App Service concepts and hosting plans; Configure application settings, environment variables, and connection strings securely; Implement user authentication and configure Azure Managed Identities for secure resource access; Scale applications horizontally and vertically to handle traffic spikes efficiently; Deploy updates seamlessly using deployment slots and modern CI/CD integration strategies; Monitor application health and performance using modern observability tools. You will start by exploring core cloud concepts and setting up your first App Service instance. From there, you will read through step-by-step guides on configuring custom domains, managing SSL certificates, scaling your app, and setting up staging environments for zero-downtime deployments. This course is designed for web developers, system administrators, and cloud beginners who want to host web apps in Azure. No prior cloud platform experience is required. Start reading today to master the fundamentals of modern cloud deployment with Azure App Service.