Prerequisites
- Microsoft Azure Subscription (MSDN subscribers or sign up for one month free trial)
- Microsoft WebMatrix download from here
You will learn
- Publish Web App or Website using Microsoft WebMatrix Development Tool
WebMatrix is a free, lightweight, cloud-connected web development tool. WebMatrix was built to streamline Web development and make it easy, whether you're getting started or you just want to get things done.
Features of WebMatrix,
- Small, but complete package
- Easy Integration with other IDE
- Start with Open Source technologies - DotNetNuke, Umbraco, WordPress, Joomla, etc
- Site publishing
- Simple to code
- Optimize for search
- Database made simple
- Elegant interface, simple experience
Step 1: Search for “WebMatrix” in local machine
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If WebMatrix installed on machine it will display otherwise install from “Microsoft Web Platform Installer”,
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Step 2: Right-top corner “Sign in” option available so click on that & select “Add Account”,
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Step 3: 2 options available for login: Sign in or import an account,
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Step 4: Choose Microsoft Azure account either Microsoft account or organizational account,
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Step 5: Enter Microsoft Azure Account Email id & Password,
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Click on New: Empty Site, App Gallery & Template Gallery options available,
App Gallery contains collections of apps like WordPress, Joomla, etc.
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Step 6: Select last option “Empty Site”. Enter Site Name & choose Location from list.
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Step 7: Select file type : HTML, CSS, ASPX(C#), etc.
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Step 8: html page will open & edit according to website
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Step 9: Click on “Publish” option
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Step 10: Click on “Continue” button.
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Now run the WebApp.
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Congratulations! Your Web App was successfully published on Microsoft Azure with the help of the Microsoft WebMatrix development tool!
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