Following the previous blog posts on deploying a Dockerized Rails application on DigitalOcean and Amazon AWS, I'll now guide you through deploying a similar application on Microsoft Azure. This tutorial assumes you've already Dockerized your Rails application.
Step 1: Setting Up an Azure Account and Installing Azure CLI
- Sign up for a Microsoft Azure account if you haven't already: https://azure.microsoft.com/
- Install the Azure CLI on your local machine by following the official documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/install-azure-cli
- Log in to your Azure account using the CLI:
$ az login
Step 2: Creating a Web App for Containers
- Log in to the Azure Portal: https://portal.azure.com/
- Click on "Create a resource" and search for "Web App."
- Select "Web App" and click "Create."
- Fill in the required information, such as the subscription, resource group, name, and operating system.
- Choose "Docker Container" as the runtime stack, and select the appropriate region.
- Click "Next: Docker" and configure the Docker settings. Upload your Dockerfile and docker-compose.yml.
- Review your settings and click "Create." Azure will provision resources and deploy your application. Once completed, you'll receive a URL for accessing your application.
Step 3: Configuring a Custom Domain and SSL (Optional)
- In the Azure Portal, navigate to your Web App.
- Go to the "Custom domains" section under the "Settings" menu.
- Add a custom domain and verify ownership by following the instructions provided.
- Configure SSL by uploading an SSL certificate or purchasing one through Azure. Follow the official Azure documentation for configuring SSL: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/configure-ssl-certificate
Conclusion
In this blog post, we've shown you how to deploy a Dockerized Rails application on Microsoft Azure using the Web App for Containers service. By following these steps, you can take advantage of Azure's extensive services and scalability options for your Rails application.