Azure My Apps Registration and Configuration Guide

Azure My Apps is a single sign-on (SSO) solution that allows users to access multiple applications with a single set of credentials.

To use Azure My Apps, you need to register and configure it in your Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).

You can register Azure My Apps in the Azure portal by clicking on the "Azure Active Directory" tab and then selecting "Enterprise applications".

Azure My Apps can be configured to integrate with various applications, including Microsoft Office 365 and third-party SaaS applications.

You can choose from two types of App Service Plans: Linux-based or Windows-based, depending on your familiarity with the operating system.

Each App Service Plan determines the resources and features of your app service, which is the actual place where your app will run.

You can have multiple app services within a single App Service Plan, allowing you to easily test and deploy new features and updates to your app.

By creating an App Service Plan, you specify the region where the compute resources will be created, the operating system, and the number and size of VM instances you need.

With deployment slots, you can test new updates and features in a staging environment before making them live in production, all without disrupting the main version of your app.

Service Application Types are a crucial aspect of App Service, and understanding them can help you make informed decisions about your deployment.

Web App is the most common type of App Service application, perfect for hosting web sites and web applications in an enterprise-grade environment.

API App is designed for hosting RESTful APIs, providing a simple and secure way to access and control access to the APIs.

Logic App is a powerful tool for automating business processes and system integration, eliminating the need for custom code and making it easy to build and deploy complex business logic.

Mobile App is a powerful tool for hosting mobile app backends, allowing mobile apps to work with various Azure services.

Here are the different types of App Service applications:

These applications support multiple languages such as .NET, Java, Node.js, Python, and PowerShell, making it easy for developers to use their preferred language for building and deploying applications.

Logic App comes with built-in support for various connectors, including SharePoint, SQL Server, and Salesforce, making it easy to integrate with other systems.

Service Plans are a crucial part of Azure App Services, and it's essential to understand the basics before creating your own.

There are two types of App Service Plans to choose from: Linux-based and Windows-based. This decision is largely dependent on your familiarity with the operating system.

When creating an App Service Plan, you'll need to specify the region where you want the compute resources to be created. This will determine the location of all the apps you put in that App Service Plan.

The pricing tier and region are also chosen when creating an App Service Plan. This will impact the cost and performance of your app.

Here's a step-by-step guide to creating an App Service Plan:

You can have multiple app services within a single App Service Plan, which is a great feature for testing and deploying new features and updates to your app. Each app service can have different deployment slots, which are essentially different versions of your app that you can test and deploy.

A deployment slot is a feature of Azure App Service that allows you to run different versions of your app in different environments.

Each slot is exposed through a publicly available endpoint, making it easily accessible.

You can swap instances assigned to the slot on demand, which is incredibly convenient for testing new updates and features.

This feature allows you to test new updates and features in a staging environment before making them live in production.

Deploying your application to Azure App Service is a straightforward process.

To get started, you'll need to install the Azure App Service extension in Visual Studio Code. This can be done by searching for "Azure" in the Extensions marketplace.

Once the extension is installed, you'll also need to install an Azure account in Visual Studio Code. This will allow you to deploy your application to Azure.

Next, click on the "Deploy" button in the next pop-up window to start the deployment process.

Scaling your Azure App Service is crucial to handle increased traffic or complex tasks. You can scale up your app by increasing resources like RAM, CPU, or storage, which is best for monolithic applications with high resource demands.

To scale out, you add more instances of your app service, distributing the load among multiple instances, ideal for apps that can adopt auto-scaling.

Azure App Service offers three pricing tiers: Shared Compute, Dedicated Compute, and Isolated. The Shared Compute tier is the most basic and cost-effective option, suitable for small or low-traffic apps.

Here's a brief comparison of the pricing tiers:

Scaling is an essential part of managing your Azure App Service, and it's great that Azure provides options to scale your applications as per your requirements.

There are two main options for scaling your apps: Scale Up and Scale Out. Scale Up is the process of increasing the amount of resources like RAM, CPU, or storage that your app service uses.

Scale Up is best for monolithic applications that have a high demand for resources. By scaling up, you are increasing the amount of resources available to your app, which can help it to handle more traffic or perform more complex tasks.

Scale Out, on the other hand, is the process of adding more instances of your app service to handle more traffic. This option is best for apps that can adopt to auto-scaling.

Here are the key differences between Scale Up and Scale Out:

By choosing the right scaling option, you can ensure your app is running smoothly and efficiently, and that you're not wasting resources or money.

Azure App Service offers different pricing tiers to help you choose the right one based on your needs.

The three main pricing tiers are: Shared Compute, Dedicated Compute, and Isolated.

The Shared Compute tier is the most basic and cost-effective, best for small or low-traffic apps that don’t require a lot of resources.

In this tier, your app shares the resources with other apps on the same machine.

The Dedicated Compute tier provides your app with dedicated resources and is best for medium or high-traffic apps that require more resources.

Here are the main differences between the three tiers:

The Isolated tier provides the highest level of isolation and resources for your app, hosted in a dedicated virtual network, and you have control over the underlying infrastructure.

To get started with Azure App Service, you'll need to create an App Service Plan in Azure. This will provide the compute resources for your web application.

You can create an App Service Plan by following these steps: Once the App Service Plan is created, navigate to the App Services section in the Azure portal.Click on the “Create” button to create a new App Service

After creating the App Service, you can deploy your application using Visual Studio Code. To do this, you'll need to install the Azure App Service extension and azure account in Visual Studio Code. This can be done by searching for “Azure” in the Extensions marketplace and clicking on the “Deploy” button to start the deployment process.

To host a web application, you'll need to create an App Service Plan in Azure, which provides the compute resources for your web application. This plan will be the foundation for deploying and hosting your web app.

First, you'll need to use Visual Studio Code to create a new web application project. This will give you a starting point for building and deploying your web app.

Next, you'll use the Azure App Service extension in Visual Studio Code to deploy the application to the App Service Plan. This is where the magic happens and your web app becomes live.

To deploy your web app, right-click on the project in the Explorer pane and select "Deploy to Web App". This will initiate the deployment process and make your web app available to the public.

To host a web application using Azure App Service and Visual Studio Code, you'll need to follow these steps.

First, create an App Service Plan in Azure, which will provide the compute resources for your web application. This will be the foundation for your application.

Next, use Visual Studio Code to create a new web application project. To do this, you'll need to right-click on the project in the Explorer pane and select "Deploy to Web App".

Once your App Service Plan is created, navigate to the App Services section in the Azure portal. Click on the "Create" button to create a new App Service.

To deploy your application to Azure App Service, you'll need to install the Azure App Service extension and Azure account in Visual Studio Code. This can be done by searching for "Azure" in the Extensions marketplace.

Here are the steps to deploy your application:

After deploying your application, you'll be provided with a publicly available endpoint for your App Service Plan. To test your application, simply open your browser and navigate to the endpoint.

To connect your application to Azure AD, you'll need to register your app with Azure AD, create an enterprise connection in Auth0, enable the enterprise connection for your Auth0 Application, and test the connection.

Here's a summary of the steps:

To use Azure AD with Auth0, you need to configure Auth0 properly.

Enable the enterprise connection for your Auth0 application to use your new Azure AD enterprise connection.

This will allow you to integrate your Auth0 applications with Azure AD.

To create an Auth0 enterprise connection, you must first enable the connection for your Auth0 application. This is a crucial step in using your new Azure AD enterprise connection.

To enable the enterprise connection, you'll need to follow the instructions provided by Auth0. This process is straightforward and can be completed in a few simple steps.

Enabling the enterprise connection for your Auth0 application allows you to use your new Azure AD enterprise connection. This connection will enable you to manage multiple enterprise connections from a single dashboard.

By following the instructions to enable the enterprise connection, you'll be able to take full advantage of the features and benefits offered by Auth0.

You can customize the sign-in process with Auth0 by using a customized Azure AD sign-in domain, similar to what's done with Microsoft Office365 resources. This allows for direct tenant sign-in and branding.

The WHR parameter is key to this customization, allowing you to associate login with an organization immediately. WHR stands for Windows Home Realm and is your Azure AD tenant.onmicrosoft.com or registered custom domain name address.

Using a customized domain like idmspecialist.com, as shown in the example, provides a more personalized experience for users. This is especially useful for organizations that want to maintain a consistent brand identity.

By leveraging the WHR parameter, you can achieve a seamless and branded sign-in experience for your users. This is a simple yet effective way to enhance the user experience and reduce confusion.

Creating a Client Secret is a crucial step in the Auth0 configuration process. Microsoft recommends a client secret of no longer than 6 months.

To create a client secret, navigate to the Certificates & secrets node in the left column and click the button to add a New client secret. Decide on a description and expiration date that best suits your organization’s needs.

You'll need to copy the Value for the Client Secret you created and save it to a secure location. This value will be used under Application Secret in the Intune Options of the Publisher.

The Authority value is a URL made up from the Microsoft authentication endpoint and your tenant name. You'll need to use the newer Microsoft authentication endpoint, which is https://login.microsoftonline.com.

To construct the URL, replace tenantname.onmicrosoft.com with the Tenant name you found in the tenant status page of your Intune tenant. The complete Authority value should look similar to this example: https://login.microsoftonline.com/tenantname.onmicrosoft.com.

To configure password reset, you'll need to associate the Azure AD OAuth2 Authorization endpoint with your AAD Domain. This ensures the configured branding is displayed, such as idmspecialist.com.

When setting up Azure AD Self Service Password Reset, you'll need the Client (Application) ID of the Azure AD registered Application.

The Domain Hint is also crucial for branding configuration, so make sure to include it in your setup.

To trigger the redirect, you'll need to specify the Response Type.

For authentication to work, you'll need to use the minimalist default delegated scope.