Azure Web Hosting Essentials: Deploying WordPress with PaaS and IaaS

Deploying a website shouldn't require complex infrastructure management. While virtual machines offer control, modern cloud platforms provide faster, more efficient ways to get your WordPress site up and running. This course guides you through the process of hosting websites on Azure, comparing traditional infrastructure with modern cloud platform services. You will start with foundational cloud concepts, understand the difference between IaaS and PaaS, and learn how to choose the right hosting model for your project. By the end of this course, you will be able to set up, configure, and maintain a secure WordPress site on Azure. What you will learn: Understand the core differences between IaaS virtual machines and PaaS web hosting; Deploy a fully functional WordPress website on Azure App Service; Configure Azure SQL or MySQL databases to support your web applications; Apply modern cloud security practices to protect your deployment; Manage custom domains and configure SSL certificates for secure access; Monitor website performance and manage scaling options. You will begin with essential cloud terminology before moving step-by-step through database setup, web app configuration, and live deployment. This course is designed for beginners, web creators, and aspiring cloud administrators with no prior Azure experience. Start your journey toward modern cloud deployment today.