Building and Hosting a Blazor Web Application on ServerStadium

Introduction

Deploying a Blazor Web Application on ServerStadium’s VMs or dedicated servers provides an efficient and powerful platform for web development. Blazor’s capability to run C# in the browser enables full-stack development with .NET, making it a prime choice for applications requiring rich interactive UIs. Hosting on ServerStadium ensures robust performance, reliability, and scalability, crucial for modern web applications.

Prerequisites

• A ServerStadium VM or dedicated server.
• Knowledge of C# and .NET framework.
• .NET SDK and runtime installed on your development machine and server.
• A published Blazor application ready for deployment.

Step 1: Prepare Your ServerStadium Server

1. Choose a Server: Opt for a ServerStadium server that suits the demands of your web application.
2. Server Setup:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install .NET on the Server

1. Install .NET SDK and Runtime:

   wget [dt_code]https://packages.microsoft.com/config/ubuntu/20.04/packages-microsoft-prod.deb

    -O packages-microsoft-prod.deb
   sudo dpkg -i packages-microsoft-prod.deb
   sudo apt-get update; \
   sudo apt-get install -y apt-transport-https && \
   sudo apt-get update && \
   sudo apt-get install -y dotnet-sdk-5.0 [/dt_code]

   Also, install the ASP.NET Core runtime:

   sudo apt-get install -y aspnetcore-runtime-5.0

Step 3: Publish Your Blazor Application

1. Publish the Application Locally:

   In your local environment, publish your Blazor application:

   dotnet publish -c Release

2. Transfer the Published App:

   Use SCP, FTP, or a similar method to upload your published application to your ServerStadium server.

Step 4: Host the Application on the Server

1. Deploy the Application:

   On the server, move the published app to a suitable directory, such as /var/www/myblazorapp.

2. Configure a Web Server:

   Set up a web server like Nginx or Apache to host the Blazor app. Configure reverse proxy settings to forward requests to the Kestrel server running the Blazor app.

Step 5: Run the Blazor Application

1. Start the Blazor App:

   Navigate to the app’s directory and run it:

   dotnet MyBlazorApp.dll

Conclusion

Your Blazor web application is now running on a ServerStadium server, harnessing the power and efficiency of .NET for rich web UI development. This setup provides a scalable and robust environment for your web applications. For additional support, visit the ServerStadium knowledge base or explore our website for more information about our services.