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Area: docker
TOCTitle: Getting started
PageTitle: Getting started with Docker images
MetaDescription: Node.js Deployment to Azure App Services with Visual Studio Code
DateApproved: 1/11/2018
Deploy to Azure using Docker
This tutorial walks you through containerizing an existing Node.js application using Docker, pushing the app image to a Docker registry, then deploying the image to Azure Web App for Containers directly from Visual Studio Code.
Prerequisites
If you don't have an Azure account, sign up today for a free 30-day account with $200 in Azure credits to try out any combination of services.
You need Visual Studio Code installed along with Node.js and npm and Docker.
Install the Docker and Azure App Service extensions
The Docker extension is used to simplify the management of local Docker images and commands as well as the deployment of a built app image to Azure.
The Azure App Service extension is used to create, manage, and deploy Linux Web Apps on the Azure PaaS.
Sign in
Once the extensions are installed, log into your Azure account - in the Activity Bar, click on the Azure logo to show the AZURE APP SERVICE explorer. Click Sign in to Azure... and follow the instructions.
Prerequisite Check
Before we continue, ensure that you have all the prerequisites installed and configured.
In VS Code, you should see your Azure email address in the Status Bar and your subscription in the AZURE APP SERVICE explorer.
Verify that you have Docker installed and running.
$ docker --version
Docker Version 17.12.0-ce, build c97c6d6