Create an Azure API Management (APIM) instance

To create an Azure API Management (APIM) instance, you need to follow a few simple steps. In this article, we will explore the process of setting up APIM as it relates to the Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam. We will discuss the necessary prerequisites, demonstrate the creation of an instance using the Azure portal, and share some code snippets for reference.

Prerequisites:

• An Azure subscription: To create an APIM instance, you must have an active Azure subscription. You can sign up for a free trial or use an existing subscription.
• Sufficient permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create resources in Azure. Typically, you need to be a member of the Contributor or Owner role.

Step 1: Create an Azure API Management instance

1. Sign in to the Azure portal (https://portal.azure.com) using your Azure account credentials.
2. Click on the “Create a resource” button (+) in the top-left corner of the portal.
3. In the search bar, type “API Management” and select the “API Management” service from the results.
4. Click on the “Create” button on the API Management service page.
5. In the “Create API Management” pane, provide the following details:
   • Subscription: Choose the Azure subscription in which you want to create the APIM instance.
   • Resource group: Select an existing resource group or create a new one to organize your resources.
   • Name: Enter a unique name for your APIM instance.
   • Region: Choose the Azure region where you want to deploy the instance.
   • Pricing Tier: Select the desired pricing tier based on your requirements and budget.
6. Click on the “Review + Create” button to validate your configuration.
7. After reviewing the settings, click on the “Create” button to start the deployment process. The creation may take a few minutes to complete.

Step 2: Access and configure your API Management instance

1. Once the deployment finishes, navigate to the resource group that contains your APIM instance.
2. Open the APIM instance you just created by clicking on its name.
3. In the APIM overview blade, you can access various settings and features of your API Management instance:
   • APIs: Manage the APIs exposed through your APIM instance.
   • Products: Create and manage products that group APIs for consumption.
   • Users: Add and manage users who can access your APIs.
   • Monitoring: Monitor the usage, performance, and health of your APIs.
   • Security: Configure security settings, such as authentication and authorization.
   • Developer portal: Customize and manage the developer portal where consumers can discover and use your APIs.
4. Explore the different options available based on your application requirements and refer to the Microsoft documentation (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/api-management/) for detailed guidance on each feature.

Here’s an HTML code snippet that demonstrates the API Management instance creation process:

Congratulations! You have successfully created an Azure API Management instance. You can now leverage APIM to manage and expose your APIs securely to the consumers.

Remember, this article provides a brief overview of the steps involved in creating an APIM instance. To fully understand and utilize the capabilities of Azure API Management, refer to the official Microsoft documentation for comprehensive information and advanced configuration options.