App Services Concepts
Understand the fundamental building blocks and architectural patterns that power modern application services.
Scalability and Elasticity
Learn how App Services are designed to handle varying workloads, automatically scaling resources up or down to meet demand. This ensures your applications remain responsive and cost-effective.
- Autoscaling rules
- Load balancing
- Instance management
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Deployment Models
Discover the different ways to deploy your applications, from simple code deployments to complex container orchestration. Understand the trade-offs and choose the best model for your project.
- Web Apps
- Container Apps
- Functions
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Networking and Connectivity
Understand how to secure your application's network perimeter, manage ingress and egress traffic, and connect to other services within your environment. This includes concepts like virtual networks, private endpoints, and firewalls.
- Virtual Networks Integration
- Private Endpoints
- Hybrid Connections
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State Management
Learn strategies for managing application state effectively in distributed environments. This covers techniques for session management, caching, and data persistence to ensure a seamless user experience.
- Session State
- Distributed Caching
- Database Integration
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Monitoring and Diagnostics
Implement robust monitoring to track application health, performance, and potential issues. Utilize diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently.
- Application Insights
- Log Streaming
- Performance Metrics
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Security Best Practices
Secure your applications with built-in security features and implement best practices to protect against common threats. This includes authentication, authorization, and data encryption.
- Authentication
- Authorization
- SSL/TLS Certificates
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Key Terminology
Familiarize yourself with common terms used in the context of App Services:
- App Service Plan: A set of compute resources for running cloud applications.
- Deployment Slot: A copy of your app that can be used for testing or staging.
- Managed Identity: A feature that provides an identity for applications to use when connecting to resources that support Azure Active Directory authentication.
- WebJobs: A feature that enables you to run background tasks, scheduled tasks, or cron jobs on your App Service.