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Securing Azure Web Apps with Managed Identity and Key Vault

Store application secrets in Azure Key Vault and configure Managed Identity to securely retrieve them from App Service without exposing credentials.

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60 minEstimated time
4Guided steps
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Securing Azure Web Apps with Managed Identity and Key Vault

Lab overview

Azure Key Vault is a cloud service for securely storing and managing secrets, keys, and certificates. Combined with Managed Identity, it allows applications to access secrets without storing credentials in code or configuration files, thus eliminating a major security risk in cloud applications.

In this lab, you will create an Azure Key Vault, store application secrets, deploy a web application to Azure App Service, and configure a System-assigned Managed Identity to securely retrieve secrets at runtime.

Objectives

Upon completion of this beginner level lab, you will be able to:

  • Create an Azure Key Vault and configure Access Policies for secret management
  • Store application secrets securely in Key Vault
  • Enable System-assigned Managed Identity on an Azure App Service
  • Configure Key Vault Access Policies to grant Managed Identity permissions for secret retrieval

Who is this lab for?

This lab is designed for:

  • Cloud Engineers implementing secure credential management in Azure
  • Developers building applications that require secure access to secrets
  • AZ-104 Certification Candidates preparing for the Microsoft Azure Administrator exam

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Duration
60 min
Steps
4

Environment

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  • Real environment, pre-credentialed
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Lab curriculum

  1. 01

    Logging into Azure Account using Azure Portal

  2. 02

    Storing Secrets in Key Vault

    1 automated check

  3. 03

    Deploying the Application to Azure App Service

    2 automated checks

  4. 04

    Enabling Access with Managed Identity

    1 automated check

Skills validated

Azure Key VaultAzure App ServiceAzure Managed Identities

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