Azure Container Services - Developer Overview

Welcome to Azure Containers

Azure provides a comprehensive suite of services for building, deploying, and managing containerized applications. Whether you're looking for orchestration with Kubernetes, simple execution of containers, or a managed platform for web apps, Azure has you covered. Unlock agility, scalability, and efficiency for your cloud-native journey.

Key Container Services for Developers

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Orchestrate your containers at scale with a managed Kubernetes experience. AKS simplifies deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications without the operational overhead.

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Azure Container Instances (ACI)

Run containers in Azure without managing servers. ACI is perfect for simple applications, tasks, or bursts of compute that don't require a full orchestration platform.

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Azure App Service for Containers

Deploy containerized web applications quickly and easily. App Service provides a fully managed platform for running your web apps, APIs, and background jobs from any Docker container.

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Azure Container Registry (ACR)

Store, manage, and secure your container images and artifacts. ACR integrates seamlessly with Azure services for a robust CI/CD pipeline.

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Why Choose Azure for Containers?

Azure's container offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of modern developers and IT professionals:

Scalability: Seamlessly scale your applications up or down based on demand.
Managed Infrastructure: Reduce operational burden with managed services for orchestration and infrastructure.
Integration: Deep integration with other Azure services for networking, monitoring, security, and DevOps.
Hybrid Capabilities: Deploy containers on-premises, at the edge, and in Azure with consistent tools and management.
Security: Robust security features at every layer, from image scanning to network isolation.

Getting Started

Ready to containerize your applications on Azure? Here are a few common starting points:

Deploy your first container to ACI

A quick and easy way to run a single container without complex setup.

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Deploy to Azure Kubernetes Service

Set up a Kubernetes cluster and deploy your microservices.

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Build and deploy a web app from a container

Use App Service to host your containerized web applications.

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