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Azure App Services

Information Technology > Cloud computing platforms

Description

Microsoft Azure App Services is a cloud-based platform that enables developers to build, deploy, and scale web applications and APIs quickly and efficiently. It supports a wide range of programming languages, frameworks, and containers, allowing for the development of versatile applications. Users can easily manage their apps' lifecycle, from initial creation through continuous deployment, leveraging integrated tools for monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. Azure App Services also offers built-in features for securing applications, implementing authentication, and managing application secrets. With the ability to scale resources on-demand, it ensures applications remain responsive under varying loads. This platform is ideal for developers seeking a robust, scalable environment for web and mobile applications without the complexity of infrastructure management.

Stack

Microsoft Cloud

Expected Behaviors

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LEVEL 1

Fundamental Awareness

Individuals at this level have a basic understanding of what cloud computing is and the purpose of Azure App Services. They know the types of applications that can be built but may not be able to create one themselves.

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LEVEL 2

Novice

Novices can create simple web apps and deploy static sites to Azure App Services. They understand basic configurations like custom domains and continuous deployment but lack deeper operational knowledge.

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LEVEL 3

Intermediate

At this stage, individuals can implement authentication, manage secrets, and scale applications. They are capable of troubleshooting common issues, integrating with other Azure services, and have a good grasp of monitoring tools.

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LEVEL 4

Advanced

Advanced users design resilient architectures and manage SSL certificates. They can optimize app performance, secure apps at a high level, automate deployments, and apply cost optimization strategies effectively.

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LEVEL 5

Expert

Experts architect complex systems, lead DevOps practices, and innovate with AI integrations. They have deep knowledge in security, performance tuning, and can develop custom solutions for unique challenges in Azure App Services.

Micro Skills

✎
LEVEL 1

Fundamental Awareness

Understanding service models
Understanding deployment models
Understanding cloud concepts
Public clouds
Private clouds
Hybrid clouds
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Scalability
Elasticity
Cost-efficiency
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LEVEL 2

Novice

Navigating the Azure Portal to create a new Web App
Selecting an appropriate pricing tier for the web app
Configuring initial application settings during creation
Understanding the difference between Windows and Linux hosting options
Preparing a basic HTML site for deployment
Using FTP to upload files to Azure Web App
Deploying via Azure DevOps or GitHub for continuous deployment
Verifying the deployment in the Azure portal
Registering a domain name with a registrar
Configuring DNS settings for the domain
Mapping the custom domain to the Azure Web App
Validating domain ownership in Azure
Creating a new project in Azure DevOps
Linking Azure DevOps with Azure App Service
Configuring a CI/CD pipeline for automatic deployment
Understanding the YAML pipeline configuration
Installing and configuring Azure CLI
Creating and managing Web Apps using Azure CLI commands
Scaling an app service plan using Azure CLI
Viewing and managing app settings and configuration via CLI
Navigating application settings in the Azure portal
Configuring app settings and connection strings
Using deployment slots for staging environments
Managing environment variables for different deployment slots
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LEVEL 3

Intermediate

Configuring Azure Active Directory for App Service authentication
Implementing OAuth2 and OpenID Connect
Setting up permissions and roles within an app
Integrating third-party identity providers
Creating and configuring Azure Key Vault
Storing and retrieving secrets from Azure Key Vault
Accessing Key Vault secrets from Azure App Service
Automating the rotation of secrets
Understanding the difference between vertical and horizontal scaling
Configuring scale up settings for App Service Plan
Configuring scale out rules and conditions
Analyzing metrics to make informed scaling decisions
Understanding managed identities types
Assigning a managed identity to an Azure App Service
Accessing Azure resources securely using managed identities
Troubleshooting managed identity authentication issues
Configuring Azure Storage accounts
Accessing Blob storage from Azure App Service
Implementing secure access to Azure Storage
Using Azure File Storage for persistent storage solutions
Diagnosing deployment failures using Kudu and Azure Portal
Identifying and resolving common runtime errors
Analyzing application logs for troubleshooting
Leveraging remote debugging capabilities
Configuring Application Insights for an Azure App Service
Querying and analyzing telemetry data
Setting up alerts and automated actions based on metrics
Visualizing application performance and issues with dashboards
Understanding the metrics available for auto-scaling
Creating auto-scale conditions based on metrics
Configuring schedule-based auto-scaling
Monitoring and adjusting auto-scaling settings for optimal performance
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LEVEL 4

Advanced

Identifying and implementing patterns for high availability
Applying strategies for data partitioning and replication
Designing for disaster recovery and failover scenarios
Evaluating and applying Azure App Service Environment for isolation and scale
Procuring SSL certificates from a Certificate Authority (CA)
Configuring DNS records for custom domains
Binding SSL certificates to Azure App Services
Automating SSL certificate renewal processes
Setting up Azure Virtual Network (VNet) and subnets
Integrating App Service with Azure VNet
Configuring service endpoints and private endpoints
Implementing network security groups (NSGs) and application security groups (ASGs)
Troubleshooting connectivity issues
Implementing Azure Cache for Redis for session state and caching
Integrating Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) for global content distribution
Configuring cache control and content optimization settings
Analyzing performance metrics to identify bottlenecks
Creating and configuring build and release pipelines
Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Terraform
Setting up environment-specific configurations and variables
Automating database migrations and deployments
Integrating unit and integration tests into pipelines
Configuring Azure Front Door for global routing and SSL offload
Setting up Web Application Firewall (WAF) policies for protection against common web vulnerabilities
Customizing WAF rules and managed rule sets
Monitoring and logging WAF alerts and metrics
Configuring API Management service instances
Defining and importing APIs into API Management
Setting up policies for rate limiting, caching, and transformation
Implementing OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect for secure API access
Monitoring and analyzing API usage and performance
Analyzing and optimizing resource utilization and costs with Azure Cost Management
Implementing auto-scaling to adjust resources based on demand
Selecting the appropriate pricing tier and reserved instances
Cleaning up unused resources and optimizing data storage options
Applying App Service Environment (ASE) best practices for cost efficiency
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LEVEL 5

Expert

Understanding specific application needs and constraints
Comparing Azure services features and limitations
Architecting redundant systems
Planning backup and restore strategies
Integrating Azure Active Directory (AAD)
Securing service communications
Designing efficient messaging patterns
Minimizing latency and maximizing throughput
Implementing auto-scaling policies
Optimizing resource utilization
Configuring Azure Policy and Azure Blueprints
Implementing role-based access control (RBAC)

Skill Overview

  • Expert2 years experience
  • Micro-skills116
  • Roles requiring skill3

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