🌐 Azure Web Hosting Environment with Aapanel

Objective

To create a robust and scalable web hosting environment on Microsoft Azure using a Virtual Machine (VM) and Aapanel control panel.

Technologies

• Azure Virtual Machines
• Aapanel
• Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates

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Key Features

⚖️ Scalability

• Dynamically adjust VM resources (CPU, memory, storage) based on workload.

🔒 Security

• Implement best practices for network security, access control, and data protection.

⚡ Performance

• Optimize VM configuration for optimal web application performance.

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• An Azure account with access to create Virtual Machines.
• Basic knowledge of Azure services and Linux command line.

Installation Steps

1. Create an Azure Virtual Machine

   • Log in to the Azure portal.
   • Navigate to Virtual Machines and click Add.
   • Choose your desired OS (Ubuntu recommended) and configure VM settings (size, region, etc.).

2. Connect to Your Virtual Machine

   • Once the VM is created, connect using SSH:

     ssh username@<your-vm-ip-address>

3. Install Aapanel

   • Update your package list:

     sudo apt update

   • Install necessary dependencies:

     sudo apt install -y wget curl

   • Download and install Aapanel:

     cd /www
     wget -O install.sh http://www.aapanel.com/script/install-ubuntu_6.0.sh
     sudo bash install.sh

4. Access Aapanel

   • After installation, access Aapanel through your web browser using the provided URL and port.
   • Follow the setup instructions to complete the installation and configuration.

5. Configure Security Settings

   • Set up firewall rules and security groups in the Azure portal to allow HTTP/HTTPS traffic.
   • Implement additional security measures like SSH key authentication.

6. Optimize Performance

   • Configure your VM and Aapanel settings to ensure optimal performance based on your application needs.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit issues or pull requests for any improvements or suggestions.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Microsoft Azure for providing robust cloud services.
• Aapanel for a user-friendly control panel.

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Contact

For any inquiries, please reach out to me at mohammedrashwan.com.