Cloud & Infrastructure

Microsoft Azure Setup

Azure setup builds a scoped cloud environment with App Service or virtual machines, Azure SQL, Storage, access controls, monitoring, backups, and budget alerts.

  • Delivery2–14 days
  • RevisionsPackage dependent
  • PricingQuoted by scope

What this service covers

Azure can fit Microsoft-heavy teams and many cross-platform workloads, but service choice should follow application needs rather than brand preference. I review runtime, database, identity, networking, recovery, region, and cost requirements before recommending App Service, virtual machines, or another supported pattern.

The agreed setup may include VMs or App Service, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, virtual networking, managed identities, TLS, backup policies, Azure Monitor, load balancing, and scaling rules. Access is configured in the client tenant with least-privilege roles and documented ownership.

Azure billing varies with selected tiers, traffic, storage, data transfer, backups, and licensing. Budgets and alerts improve visibility but do not cap all charges. Formal compliance design, multi-region disaster recovery, and ongoing operations are separate engagements.

What's included

  • Scoped Azure compute environment
  • Azure SQL or Storage listed in scope
  • Network and identity access settings
  • TLS, backup, monitoring, and budget configuration

Tools and platforms

Microsoft AzureApp ServiceAzure SQLAzure Monitor

How the project works

  1. 01

    Scope

    We define the objective, deliverables, dependencies, and success criteria before production starts.

  2. 02

    Build

    You review working previews, so decisions are made against tangible output.

  3. 03

    Refine

    The agreed revision rounds are used to complete details within scope.

  4. 04

    Handover

    I deliver the agreed files, access, and practical usage notes in an organized package.

Cloud & Infrastructure · Delivery

Choose the right level of scope

Final pricing is provided after scope, deliverables, and integrations are confirmed.

Starter

Single workload

One VM or App Service for a simple application.

  • One VM or App Service
  • Baseline access and network settings
  • Domain and TLS connection
  • One application deployment
Delivery: 2–3 days Revisions: 1
Standard

Application stack

Compute, Azure SQL, and Storage for one application.

  • VM or App Service
  • One Azure SQL database
  • Storage Account setup
  • Automated backup settings
  • Domain and TLS setup
Delivery: 4–7 days Revisions: 2
Advanced

Scalable stack

A scoped Azure architecture with scaling and monitoring.

  • Defined multi-resource architecture
  • Load balancing and scaling rules
  • Azure SQL backup strategy
  • Azure Monitor dashboards and alerts
  • Security and cost review
  • 3 revisions
Delivery: 7–14 days Revisions: 3

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose Azure or AWS?

The answer depends on runtime, database, identity, team skills, commercial agreements, regional availability, and operating cost. I compare the required services rather than recommending one platform by default.

How long does Azure setup take?

A simple environment can take a few days, while a database-backed or scaled architecture can take up to 14 days within these packages. Dependencies and access readiness affect the schedule.

Can you migrate an existing app to Azure?

Yes, after compatibility and dependency review. I define the target architecture, test migration, cutover window, data synchronization, validation, and rollback steps before production changes.

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