Correct Answer: Enable Application Initialization on the staging slot so it is warmed before traffic is routed
Application Initialization (applicationInitialization in web.config or the Azure portal) warms up the staging slot by sending HTTP requests to configured paths before the swap comp...
Correct Answer
Enable Application Initialization on the staging slot so it is warmed before traffic is routed
Why This Answer Is Correct
Application Initialization (applicationInitialization in web.config or the Azure portal) warms up the staging slot by sending HTTP requests to configured paths before the swap completes. This ensures the new slot is fully warmed before any traffic is redirected, eliminating cold starts.
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