Free ebookAzure Fundamentals for Web Hosting: From App Service to Virtual Machines

Course Description

Azure Fundamentals for Web Hosting: From App Service to Virtual Machines is a practical ebook course designed for anyone who wants to host web applications on Microsoft Azure with confidence. In the Information Technology space, this Web Servers and Cloud Computing guide helps you understand how Azure is organized and how to choose the right hosting approach for your site, whether you are deploying a simple web app or planning a more controlled server environment.

You will build a clear foundation around Azure account setup, subscriptions, resource groups, and regions, so your cloud resources stay structured and easy to manage. From there, the course connects networking basics for web hosting to real outcomes, including DNS, public IP addressing, ports, and firewall decisions that affect availability and security. You will learn how common web hosting requirements translate into Azure services and configurations you can apply immediately.

As you progress, you will compare Azure App Service, Virtual Machines, and Container Apps, focusing on when each model fits best for performance, flexibility, and operational effort. You will see how Azure App Service plans, runtimes, and deployment slots support safer releases, and how Virtual Machines enable IaaS web server setup and hardening when you need full control. For modern deployment patterns, you will also explore Container Apps concepts such as images, revisions, and scaling to support web workloads efficiently.

To make your hosting production ready, the course walks you through custom domains and DNS configuration on Azure, SSL/TLS certificates, and HTTPS enforcement to protect users and improve trust. You will also learn deployment workflows and release safety practices that reduce downtime, along with scaling and reliability basics suitable for small-to-medium sites.

Finally, you will use Azure Monitor for logging and monitoring, working with metrics, logs, and alerts to spot issues early and respond faster. Cost-aware design is woven throughout, helping you control ongoing Azure spend with smarter resource choices and routine cost checks. Start this free ebook course today and build real-world Azure web hosting skills you can use on your next deployment.