Learn Azure Serverless Functions in a Weekend - Deploying Functions App in Azure Portal

This video tutorial guides viewers through the process of deploying an Azure Function App. It covers the creation of a function app, selecting a subscription and resource group, and choosing a globally unique name. The tutorial explains publishing options, runtime stack choices, and the importance of selecting the right hosting plan. It concludes with finalizing the setup, including storage account selection and application insights configuration.

What is the first step in creating an Azure Function App?

• Choosing a hosting plan

• Selecting a runtime stack

• Opening the Azure portal and selecting a subscription

• Creating a storage account

Why is it necessary to provide a globally unique name for an Azure Function App?

• To allow for multiple runtime stack options

• To enable advanced networking features

• To avoid conflicts with other apps and form a unique URL

• To ensure it can be accessed from any region

Which publishing option is chosen in the tutorial for the Azure Function App?

• Virtual machine

• Docker container

• Blob storage

• Code files

What is a limitation of using Python for Azure Function Apps at the time of the tutorial?

• It requires a premium hosting plan

• It is not supported on Windows

• It does not support Docker containers

• It cannot be used with Linux

Which hosting plan allows for automatic scaling and only charges for compute resources when functions are running?

• Consumption plan

• Premium plan

• Dedicated plan

• App Service plan

What is a key advantage of the Premium hosting plan for Azure Function Apps?

• It is the most cost-effective option

• It supports connecting to virtual networks

• It allows for unlimited execution time

• It is the default option for all function apps

Why is a storage account necessary for an Azure Function App?

• To store application logs

• To enable virtual network connectivity

• For the function app's working and state management

• To host the function app's user interface