How many roles can you have per Azure instance

Question

I know that you can only have 1 web role per instance but does this apply to Background roles as well? In more detail can 1 instance run a background role and a web role?

Answer 1

You can have only one role per instance.

However, you can host Http endpoint in your worker role, effectively turning it into Web+Worker role.

References and samples:

• Windows Azure Hosted Web Core Worker Role
• Redirect Tcp Connections in Windows Azure