ToolJet/docs/versioned_docs/version-3.0.0-LTS/setup/azure-container.md

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id: azure-container
title: Azure container apps
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# Deploying ToolJet on Azure container apps

:::warning
To enable ToolJet AI features in your ToolJet deployment, whitelist https://api-gateway.tooljet.ai.
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:::info
Please note that you need to set up a **PostgreSQL database** manually to be used by ToolJet. 

ToolJet comes with a **built-in Redis setup**, which is used for multiplayer editing and background jobs. However, for **multi-pod setup**, it's recommended to use an **external Redis instance**.
:::

## Deploying ToolJet application

1. Open the Azure dashboard at https://portal.azure.com, navigate to Container Apps, and click on "Create container app".
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2. Select the appropriate subscription and provide basic details such as the container name.
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3. In the container tab, uncheck the "Use quickstart image" option to select the image source manually.
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  - Make sure to provide the image tag, and then enter `server/entrypoint.sh, npm, run, start:prod` in the "Arguments override" field.
  - Add the following ToolJet application variables under the "Environmental variable" section. You can refer to this [**documentation**](/docs/setup/env-vars) for more information on environment variables.

  **Note**: ToolJet requires: 
   - **TOOLJET_DB** 
   - **TOOLJET_DB_HOST**
   - **TOOLJET_DB_USER**
   - **TOOLJET_DB_PASS**
   - **PG_HOST**
   - **PG_DB**
   - **PG_USER**
   - **PG_PASS**
   - **SECRET_KEY_BASE** 
   - **LOCKBOX_KEY**

   If using Azure Database for Postgresql-Flexible server, add:
   - **PGSSLMODE = require**

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4. In the ingress tab, configure Ingress and Authentication settings as shown below. You can customize the security configurations as per your requirements. Make sure the port is set to 3000.
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5. Click on "Review + create" and wait for the template to be verified and passed, as shown in the screenshot below.
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6. Once the container is deployed, you can verify its status under revision management.
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You can access ToolJet via the application URL provided in the overview tab.

## Upgrading to the Latest LTS Version

New LTS versions are released every 3-5 months with an end-of-life of atleast 18 months. To check the latest LTS version, visit the [ToolJet Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/r/tooljet/tooljet/tags) page. The LTS tags follow a naming convention with the prefix `LTS-` followed by the version number, for example `tooljet/tooljet:ee-lts-latest`.

If this is a new installation of the application, you may start directly with the latest version. This guide is not required for new installations.

#### Prerequisites for Upgrading to the Latest LTS Version:

- It is crucial to perform a **comprehensive backup of your database** before starting the upgrade process to prevent data loss.

- Users on versions earlier than **v2.23.0-ee2.10.2** must first upgrade to this version before proceeding to the LTS version.

*If you have any questions feel free to join our [Slack Community](https://tooljet.com/slack) or send us an email at hello@tooljet.com.*