Azure Deployment Strategies for CowPress and ToDoMoo

Overview¶

Effective deployment strategies are crucial for the successful operation of CowPress and ToDoMoo. This section focuses on deploying these applications using Azure services.

Deployment Models¶

• Web Apps: Utilize Azure Web Apps for hosting web applications.
• Containers: Consider containerization with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for complex deployments.

Continuous Deployment¶

• Azure DevOps Pipelines: Automate deployment using Azure Pipelines.
• GitHub Actions: Integrate with GitHub for CI/CD, especially for repositories hosted on GitHub.

Database Deployment¶

• Azure SQL Database: Use Azure SQL for relational database needs, with automated deployment scripts.
• NoSQL Databases: Deploy NoSQL databases like Cosmos DB when required.

Rollout Strategies¶

• Blue/Green Deployment: Minimize downtime and risk by maintaining two production environments.
• Canary Releases: Gradually roll out changes to a small subset of users before full deployment.

Best Practices¶

• Automated Testing: Ensure deployment pipelines include stages for automated testing.
• Infrastructure as Code: Use Azure Resource Manager or Terraform to manage infrastructure.
• Monitoring: Implement monitoring solutions to track application performance post-deployment.