Azure Infrastructure Section

This section gives context to where your application lives.

Suggested Content Structure:

Overview of Azure Services Used

• List the specific Azure services you are using for this portfolio project.

  • Azure SQL Database: For relational data storage.

  • Azure App Service: (If you are hosting the backend API here) For hosting the web API.

  • (Any others like Azure Blob Storage for images, Azure Front Door, etc.)

• Example Sentence: "The portfolio application is hosted and utilizes services within the Microsoft Azure cloud platform."

Role of Each Service

• Briefly explain what each listed service does in the context of your application.

  • Azure SQL Database: "Provides the managed relational database backend."

  • Azure App Service: "Hosts the .NET backend API, providing a scalable web hosting environment."

  • (Others): "Azure Blob Storage is used for storing project images..."

• Example Sentence: "Azure App Service hosts the .NET backend API, providing a scalable and managed environment, while Azure SQL Database serves as the reliable data store."

Benefits of Using Azure

• Mention the advantages of using a cloud platform like Azure for hosting and services.

  • Reduced infrastructure management (managed services).

  • Scalability potential.

  • Built-in security features.

  • Cost-effectiveness (for small projects).

  • Integration with the .NET ecosystem.

• Example Sentence: "Leveraging Azure services provides significant benefits, including reduced operational overhead through managed services, inherent scalability, and robust security features for both hosting and data."

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