Deploy Websites with Azure Virtual Machines

Many web applications require dedicated server environments for full control and customization. This course provides a clear, step-by-step guide to setting up and managing your own web hosting infrastructure in the cloud. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently deploy, configure, and maintain web projects using Azure Virtual Machines, understanding the core principles of cloud-based web hosting. What you'll learn: * Understand the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and Azure Virtual Machines * Learn to provision and configure Linux or Windows Virtual Machines in Azure * Deploy and manage a basic web server (e.g., Nginx, Apache) to host a website on your VM * Configure network security, firewall rules, and basic access control for your VM * Apply foundational practices for VM management, monitoring, and updates * Explore basic containerization concepts for deploying web applications on Azure VMs * Practice simple automated deployment patterns for updating your website on a VM This course begins with essential cloud and virtual machine terminology, then progresses through practical setup and deployment, concluding with vital security and maintenance practices. This course is designed for beginners with no prior experience in cloud infrastructure or Azure. Start building and hosting your web applications in the cloud today.