Introduction

Creating an App Service Plan in Microsoft Azure is essential for hosting web apps, mobile backends, and APIs. The App Service Plan defines the region, features, and pricing tier your app will use. By understanding how to set up and configure the App Service Plan, you can ensure your application is scalable and cost-efficient. In this tutorial, we'll walk through the steps to create an App Service Plan in Azure.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you should:

  • Have an active Azure account (sign up for free if you don’t have one). ☑️
  • Access to the Azure Portal (https://portal.azure.com). ☑️
  • Created a Resource group. ☑️

Step 1: Open Azure Portal

Navigate to the Azure Portal using your web browser and sign in with your Azure credentials (username and password).

Step 2: Create App Service Plan

Use the search bar on top of the portal and type "App Service plan". Click on App Service plans from the search results.

This will bring you to the App Service Plans blade. Click on the + Create button at the top of the page to start the process of creating a new App Service Plan.

Step 3: Configure Basic Settings

In the Basics tab, you’ll need to provide essential information:

  • Subscription: Choose the Azure subscription under which you want to create the App Service Plan.
  • Resource Group: You can either select an existing resource group or create a new one by clicking on the Create new link. Resource groups allow you to manage multiple resources together.
  • Name: Give your App Service Plan a unique name. This name must be globally unique and helps identify your plan.
  • Operating System: Select the operating system your app will run on:
    • Windows: Ideal for apps built with ASP.NET, .NET Core, or other Microsoft technologies.
    • Linux: Best for open-source frameworks like Node.js, Python, PHP, and Java
  • Region: Choose the geographical region where you want to host your app (e.g., East US, West Europe). It’s advisable to select a region close to your user base for better performance.
  • Pricing Tier: Select the pricing tier for your App Service Plan. Azure offers several tiers depending on your application needs.

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