Azure Container Instances - Deploying and Running a Container

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Azure Container Instances - Deploying and Running a Container

In this lab you’ll learn how to deploy an Azure Container Instance hosting a simple web server and then perform modifications to it using YAML files and Azure CLI. You will also learn how to replace a container when updates are required.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Sep 24, 2025

Duration

15m

Challenge

Create an ACI with a sample Web Server that is publicly accessible

With the YAML file, use the Azure CLI in Cloud Shell to create the Container Instance.
Challenge

Update the DNS Name Label to a new one and validate that the web application is accessible

Change the Domain Name from where the application is accessible by changing this property in the YAML file.
Challenge

Prepare for “Black Friday” by replacing the container with a new one with more resources

Increase the number of resources of the container to 1 CPU and 1.5GiB Memory. Some properties of container instances cannot be updated, instead you'll have to recreate it entirely.
Challenge

Prepare the Azure Cloud Shell

Open up the Azure Cloud Shell using Bash and create the YAML file you'll be using throughout the lab. (YAML file located in the Additional Resources section)

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