.NET Cloud Services

What are Cloud Services?

Cloud Services enable you to build, deploy, and manage scalable, multi-tier applications on Microsoft Azure. They provide a platform for hosting web and worker roles, automatic load balancing, and integrated monitoring.

Key Features

• Automatic scaling based on metrics
• Integrated health monitoring and diagnostics
• Support for multiple deployment slots
• Seamless integration with Azure Storage, SQL Database, and Service Bus

Getting Started

Follow these steps to create your first Cloud Service:

1. Install the Azure SDK for .NET via Visual Studio or the command line.
2. Create a new Azure Cloud Service project.
3. Add a WebRole or WorkerRole to your solution.
4. Configure service settings in ServiceConfiguration.cscfg.
5. Publish to Azure using the Publish wizard or az CLI.

Sample Service Configuration

<ServiceConfiguration serviceName="MyCloudService" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/ServiceHosting/2008/10/ServiceConfiguration">
  <Role name="WebRole1">
    <Instances count="2" />
    <ConfigurationSettings>
      <Setting name="Setting1" value="Value1" />
    </ConfigurationSettings>
  </Role>
</ServiceConfiguration>

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