How do you ensure high availability in Azure deployments?

Short answer: Deploy across multiple regions Use availability zones for VM-based apps Enable auto-scaling for App Services or Functions Use Azure Front Door or Traffic Manager for global load balancing

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest on Azure typically uses App Service + SQL Database + Blob Storage + Application Insights for monitoring.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.