Azure App Service
Quickly create powerful cloud apps for web and mobile.
Overview
Azure App Service is a fully managed platform-as-a-service (PaaS) for building, deploying, and scaling web apps and APIs. It supports a variety of languages and frameworks, such as .NET, .NET Core, Java, Ruby, Node.js, PHP, and Python. App Service handles the infrastructure, operating system patching, and load balancing, allowing developers to focus on their application code. It offers features like autoscaling, deployment slots for staging, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.
✨ Key Features
- Support for multiple languages and frameworks
- Fully managed platform with automated patching and maintenance
- Autoscaling to handle traffic bursts
- Deployment slots for zero-downtime deployments
- Built-in CI/CD integration with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Bitbucket
- High availability with a financially-backed SLA
- Custom domains and SSL certificates
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong support for .NET and Windows-based applications
- Deployment slots for safe, staged deployments
- Excellent integration with Visual Studio and other Microsoft developer tools
Unique Value: Accelerates web application development and simplifies operations by providing a fully managed platform with built-in scaling, security, and CI/CD capabilities.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Deploying and scaling corporate websites and e-commerce platforms
- Building and hosting the API backend for a mobile app
- Creating staging environments for pre-production testing
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications requiring full control over the underlying OS or server configuration (use Virtual Machines)
- Event-driven, short-lived code execution (use Azure Functions)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a superior experience for .NET developers and provides powerful, enterprise-focused features like deployment slots and VNet integration that are more advanced than some competitors.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Professional Direct, Premier tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Host up to 10 web, mobile, or API apps for free with 1 GB disk space.
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