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Azure Code Deployment

Code deployment refers to the process of transferring code from a local environment (where it was developed) to a remote environment (such as a server, cloud, or production environment) where it will be executed. Code deployment can be automated using CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistency and reliability.

Azure App Configuration

This is a service provided by Microsoft Azure that helps developers manage application settings and feature flags separately from their code. Key features of Azure App Configuration include:

  • Centralized Management: Store and manage all your application settings in a centralized location.

  • Feature Flags: Enable or disable features in your application without redeploying code, making it easier to test new features or toggle them for specific user groups.

  • Versioning: Keep track of different versions of configuration settings and roll back to previous versions if needed.

  • Dynamic Configuration: Applications can fetch the latest configuration settings at runtime, allowing for real-time updates without restarting the application.

  • Integration: Works seamlessly with Azure DevOps, GitHub, and other development tools to automate the configuration management process.


Azure Deployment Manager

This is a service that allows you to manage the deployment of your Azure resources in a structured and reliable way. It provides capabilities for:

  • Orchestration: Define and orchestrate the deployment of multiple Azure resources using a single template.

  • Staged Deployments: Break down the deployment into smaller, manageable steps or stages, which can be executed in a specific order. This helps in controlling the deployment process and handling dependencies between resources.

  • Rollbacks: Automatically roll back to a previous state if a deployment fails, ensuring that your infrastructure remains stable.

  • Monitoring and Reporting: Track the progress of deployments and get detailed reports on the status and any issues encountered during the deployment process.

  • Consistency: Ensure that all environments (development, testing, staging, production) have consistent configurations by using the same deployment templates.


Summary

  • Azure App Configuration: A service to manage application settings and feature flags separately from the code, enabling centralized management, dynamic updates, and feature toggling.

  • Azure Deployment Manager: A service to orchestrate and manage the deployment of Azure resources in a structured, staged, and reliable manner, with capabilities for rollbacks and monitoring.

These tools and services help streamline and automate the deployment process, ensuring that applications are consistently configured and reliably deployed across different environments.


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