Configuring, Retrieving, and Posting Data in Azure Using Spring Boot

Azure, Microsoft’s cloud platform, provides robust services for developers to build, deploy, and manage applications. When integrated with Spring Boot, Azure can serve as a reliable backend for your applications. This blog explains how to configure Azure and perform basic operations like retrieving and posting data in a Spring Boot application.

Prerequisites

1. Azure Account: Sign up here if you don’t have one.
2. Spring Boot Knowledge: Basic understanding of Spring Boot framework.
3. Azure Resource Setup: Ensure you’ve created necessary Azure resources, such as:

• Azure App Service
• Azure SQL Database or Cosmos DB
• Azure Storage Account for Blob/Table services

Step 1: Configure Azure Resources

1.1. Azure SQL Database

1. Log in to your Azure Portal.
2. Navigate to SQL Databases and click + Add.
3. Provide the required details (e.g., Database name, Server, Pricing tier).
4. Once created, retrieve the connection string.

1.2. Azure Cosmos DB