Deploying an Nginx Web Server through ARM templates

In this blog, we'll cover:

• How to create a VM using templates

• Deploying Nginx via SSH or MobaXterm

Step 1: Set Up Your Azure Account

Ensure you have an Azure free-tier account set up before proceeding.

Step 2: GitHub Repository

Open your GitHub repository or fork any repository you prefer. In this case, I’m using Kodecloud's repository. You can clone it using GitHub Desktop.

Step 3: Create Your VM

Open the ARM template and parameters.json file in VS Code.

Log in to your Azure account, navigate to the Virtual Machines (VM) section, and choose the option to deploy using a template and parameters.

Copy the relevant code from VS Code and paste it into Azure to create your VM.

Check the deployment

Step 4 (Optional): Configure DNS

If desired, set up a DNS for your public IP address. Copy the DNS name or IP address for future reference.

Step 5: Connect to Your VM

Connect to your VM via SSH using the Azure portal's "Connect" option or with MobaXterm (download it here). To connect using MobaXterm:

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  Open the 'Session' menu

• Select 'SSH'

• Enter the DNS name

• Provide your username

You will be prompted for your password. Once entered, you’ll be connected to your VM.

Step 6: Deploy NGINX

Switch to the root user by typing sudo su. Clone the GitHub repository with the command:

git clone [repository link]

Follow the commands:

Check whether everything is installed or not!

Create nginx pod and run the image

Get the status of kubernetes by using the command shown below

Open your browser and navigate to the URL along with the port number.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully deployed your Nginx web server.

Happy Deploying :)