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What role do cloud computing resources play?

Cloud computing is at the core of many modern operations, being an indispensable ally for developers and enterprises. Computing resources not only enable intensive interaction with developers, but are also essential to show tangible results. But how do you manage these resources and what can you achieve with them?

How do you create a resource pool and a virtual machine?

The first step in managing resources in the cloud is the creation of a resource pool. This pool acts as a logical container for services and facilitates their joint management. Here is an essential command you may need:

az group create --name "group_name" --location "location".

Subsequently, the creation of a virtual machine is a must. It represents one of the most frequent uses due to its ability to emulate a complete physical computer. To do this, you will need a command like the following:

az vm create --resource-group "group_name" --name "VM_name" --image "image_so" --admin-username "user" --admin-password "password".

Creating these elements is fundamental to set up infrastructure in any cloud project.

What are Container Apps and when to use them?

Not every container project ends up in a solution as robust as Kubernetes. Considering the complexity and cost of Kubernetes, Container Apps are an attractive option to deploy containers efficiently and easily. To do this, we must first create a suitable environment:

az containerapp env create --name "environment_name" --resource-group "group_name" --location "location" .

This command ensures that you have a workspace ready to host container apps, allowing you to deploy and manage containerized applications.

How to deploy an application using a Docker image?

If you have already navigated the world of Docker, you will recognize the practicality of reusing existing images. By using Container Apps, you can quickly publish them to the cloud using the public URL provided. This is a way to easily advertise and scale your applications:

az containerapp create --name "app_name" --resource-group "group_name" --image "docker_image_name" --environment "environment_name" --ingress external --target-port 80.

With this method, anyone will be able to access your hosted application, which transforms the way you manage and expand your digital presence.

What are Function Apps and how are they implemented?

Function Apps leverage the serverless model, providing the opportunity to run code without having to worry about infrastructure. While they belong to the compute category for their ability to deploy functions, they offer unparalleled flexibility:

az functionapp create --resource-group "group_name" --consumption-plan-location "location" --name "function_name" --storage-account "storage_account" --runtime "dotnet"

These functions simplify the process of integrating and automating tasks, enabling smooth execution of processes.

In short, using cloud computing resources allows developers to implement solutions from virtual machines to serverless applications, managing everything efficiently from a terminal or the web portal. With these commands and resources at your disposal, the deployment and management of your digital services will be more accessible and effective. Dare to experiment and keep growing in your cloud journey!