Deploying an ASP.NET Core application to Azure can be a straightforward process, especially if you’re familiar with the Azure platform and Visual Studio.
In this blog post, we’ll go over the steps involved in deploying an ASP.NET Core application to Azure using Visual Studio.
Before we begin, it’s important to note that you’ll need an Azure account to follow along with these steps.
Step 1: Create an Azure App ServiceThe first step in deploying an ASP.NET Core application to Azure is to create an Azure App Service. An Azure App Service is a fully managed platform-as-a-service (PaaS) that enables you to build, deploy, and scale web, mobile, and API applications.
To create an Azure App Service, sign in to the Azure portal (https://portal.azure.com/) and click on the “Create a resource” button in the top left corner.
In the search bar, type “App Service” and select “Web App” from the results.On the “
Create Web App” page, enter a name for your app, select a subscription, create or select a resource group, and choose a location. You can also select the runtime stack and operating system for your app.
Once you’ve configured these options, click the “Create” button to create your Azure App Service.
Step 2: Publish your ASP.NET Core applicationNext, you’ll need to publish your ASP.NET Core application to the Azure App Service you just created. To do this, open your ASP.NET Core application in Visual Studio and click on the “
Build” menu. Select “
Publish” and choose “
Azure App Service” as the publish target.
On the “Create App Service” page, select your Azure subscription and choose the Azure App Service you created in the previous step. You can also select the publish method and configure any additional settings.
Once you’ve configured these options, click the “Create” button to publish your ASP.NET Core application to Azure.
Step 3: Configure your application settingsAfter your ASP.NET Core application has been published to Azure, you may need to configure some application settings in the Azure portal. To do this, sign in to the Azure portal and navigate to your Azure App Service.
In the left-hand menu, click on the “Configuration” tab and scroll down to the “Application settings” section. Here, you can configure a variety of settings for your application, such as connection strings, environment variables, and application settings.
Make any necessary changes to your application settings and click the “Save” button to apply your changes.
Step 4: Test your applicationFinally, it’s a good idea to test your ASP.NET Core application to make sure it’s working as expected on Azure. To do this, navigate to the URL of your Azure App Service in a web browser. If everything is working correctly, you should see your ASP.NET Core application running in the browser.
That’s it! You’ve successfully deployed your ASP.NET Core application to Azure using Visual Studio. With these steps, you should now be able to deploy your own ASP.NET Core applications to Azure with ease.
