Lab 09b: Implement Azure Container Instances

Diagram of the tasks.

Objective: This lab demonstrates how to deploy and test a containerized web application using Azure Container Instances (ACI).

Scenario: Your organization is evaluating Azure Container Instances as a solution for deploying a web application to the cloud without managing virtual machines. This is part of a broader effort to reduce infrastructure management overhead.

Key Concepts:

Azure Container Instances (ACI): A serverless compute service for running containers directly on Azure. It's ideal for simple applications, task automation, and build jobs, removing the need to manage underlying VMs.
Docker Image: A package containing an application and its dependencies, ensuring consistent execution across different environments.
Container Group: A collection of containers scheduled together on the same host in ACI. This lab uses a single-container group.

Job skills

Task 1: Deploy an Azure Container Instance using a Docker image.
Task 2: Test and verify deployment of an Azure Container Instance.

Lab Tasks:

Task 1: Deploy an Azure Container Instance

Sign In: Log in to the Azure portal (https://portal.azure.com).
Create Container Instance: Search for and select "Container instances." and click "+ Create."
- Basics:
  - Container name: az104-c1
  - Image source: Quickstart images
  - Image: mcr.microsoft.com/azuredocs/aci-helloworld:latest (Linux)
- Networking: DNS name label: (Enter a globally unique name. This forms your container's public URL.) If you receive an error, try a different name.
- Monitoring: Uncheck Enable container instance logs. (Simplifies the lab; you can explore logging later.)
- Advanced: Accept the defaults then review + create**:** Verify the settings and click "Create.
Wait for Deployment: Allow 2-3 minutes for the deployment to complete.

Task 2: Test and Verify Deployment

Go to Resource: On the "Overview" blade, confirm the "Status" is Running.
Access the Application:
- Copy the FQDN from the "Overview" blade.

Open a new browser tab and paste the FQDN. You should see the "Welcome to Azure Container Instances" page.

View Logs (Optional):
- In your container instance, under "Settings," select "Containers."
- Select "Logs."
- You should see HTTP request logs from your browser. Refresh the web page a few times to generate more log entries.

Cleanup (Crucial):

Delete the az104-rg9-lod48969906 resource group to remove all lab resources. This prevents ongoing charges.

Lab 09b: Implement Azure Container Instances

Comments

AZ-104

Lab 09c: Implement Azure Container Apps

More from this blog

AZ-140 Lab tips II:

AZ-700 Lab 03

AZ - 700 Lab 2

AZ - 700 - 03 - Design and implement Azure ExpressRoute

AZ - 700 Lab 1

Job skills

Command Palette

Comments

AZ-104

Lab 09c: Implement Azure Container Apps

More from this blog

Job skills