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Microsoft Azure Cloud for .NET Developers An Overview of Cloud

Solutions for .NET Applications

Presentation · January 2024

DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.21304.11527

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Microsoft Azure Cloud
for .NET Developers
An Overview of Cloud Solutions for .NET Applications
By Sardar Mudassar Ali Khan
Agenda
•Introduction
•Why Microsoft Azure?
•Azure Services Overview
•Key Azure Features for .NET Developers
•Deploying .NET Applications on Azure
•Best Practices and Tips
•Conclusion

PRESENTATION TITLE 2
Introduction
•Brief introduction to cloud computing
•Importance of cloud for modern applications
•Microsoft Azure as a leading cloud platform

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Why Microsoft Azure?
•Scalability: Ability to scale resources up or down based on
demand
•Flexibility: Support for various programming languages and
frameworks
•Integration: Seamless integration with Microsoft technologies
(Visual Studio, .NET)
•Global Data Canters: Wide network of data canters for low-
latency access
•Comprehensive Services: A broad range of services for diverse
application needs
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Azure Services Overview
•Azure Virtual Machines: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for scalable
computing
•Azure App Service: Platform as a Service (PaaS) for web and mobile apps
•Azure SQL Database: Fully managed relational database service
•Azure Blob Storage: Scalable and secure object storage
•Azure Functions: Serverless compute for event-triggered applications
•Azure Cognitive Services: APIs for AI and machine learning
•Azure DevOps: Integrated set of tools for CI/CD

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1. Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS)
Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) provide scalable computing
infrastructure in the cloud. With IaaS, you have full control over
the VM, allowing you to install, configure, and manage
applications. It's suitable for scenarios where you need flexibility
in the choice of operating system, applications, and network
configurations.

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2. Azure App Service (PaaS)
Azure App Service is a fully managed platform for building,
deploying, and scaling web apps and mobile backends. It abstracts
away the underlying infrastructure, letting developers focus on
code rather than server management. It supports multiple
programming languages and frameworks, promoting rapid
development and easy scalability.

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3. Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database is a fully managed relational database service.
It offers high availability, security, and scalability without the need
for database management tasks. Developers can focus on building
applications while Azure takes care of database administration,
backups, and patching.

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4. Azure Blob Storage
Azure Blob Storage is a scalable and secure object storage service
for large amounts of unstructured data, such as documents,
images, videos, and backups. It provides high durability and
availability, making it suitable for storing and retrieving data from
applications running on Azure or on-premises.

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5. Azure Functions
Azure Functions is a serverless compute service that allows
developers to run event-triggered functions without the need to
provision or manage infrastructure. It's ideal for scenarios where
you want to execute code in response to events like HTTP
requests, database changes, or messages in a queue, with
automatic scaling based on demand.

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6. Azure Cognitive Services
Azure Cognitive Services are a set of APIs for incorporating
artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities into
applications. These services include vision, speech, language,
knowledge, and search APIs, enabling developers to add features
like facial recognition, speech recognition, language
understanding, and more without deep expertise in AI.

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7. Azure DevOps
Azure DevOps is an integrated set of tools that support the entire
development lifecycle. It includes services for version control,
continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), testing, and
collaboration. Azure DevOps helps development teams plan, track,
and deliver software efficiently, promoting collaboration and
automation in the development process.

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Key Azure Features for .NET
Developers
•Visual Studio Integration: Seamless development experience
•Azure SDK for .NET: Tools and libraries for .NET developers
•.NET Core and ASP.NET Core Support: Cross-platform
development
•Azure Functions: Serverless architecture for event-driven
applications
•Azure DevOps: End-to-end tooling for development, deployment,
and monitoring

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Deploying .NET Applications on Azure
•Walkthrough of deploying a .NET application
•Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
•Azure CLI and PowerShell for automation

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CICD Pipelines
The continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
pipeline established with Azure DevOps streamlined our
development lifecycle, reducing manual efforts and ensuring a
more reliable release process. Auto-scaling capabilities provided
by Azure App Service allowed us to seamlessly handle varying
workloads, ensuring optimal performance during peak times.

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Azure SQL Database
The migration to Azure SQL Database enhanced data
management, security, and encryption, ensuring a robust and
compliant data environment. The serverless architecture
implemented with Azure Functions demonstrated our
commitment to optimizing resource usage and adopting cost-
effective solutions for specific application components.

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Best Practices and Tips
•Security Considerations: Identity and access management,
encryption
•Performance Optimization: Caching, content delivery networks
(CDN)
•Monitoring and Logging: Azure Monitor and Application Insights
•Cost Management: Tips for optimizing costs in the Azure
environment

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Conclusion
Through the implementation of Azure App Service, Azure SQL
Database, Azure Functions, and Azure DevOps, we achieved a
more scalable, flexible, and efficient application architecture. The
adoption of microservices and serverless components not only
improved the performance and responsiveness of our application
but also allowed for quicker feature updates and deployments.

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