The document outlines the process for deploying a .NET application and SQL Server database in a Linux environment, emphasizing Microsoft's support for running workloads on both Windows and Linux. It details the installation and deployment of .NET Core, including advantages such as cross-platform compatibility and flexible deployment options, and provides steps for installing SQL Server on Ubuntu 16.04. Additionally, it discusses the importance of using a reverse proxy to enhance server capabilities, particularly with Kestrel as the default web server for .NET Core.