Build a web application on Azure platform as a service offering

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The time-saving guides in this series can help you pursue a certification or advance your career by enhancing skills in key Azure development areas, including compute, storage, security, integration, monitoring, and tools.

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Lab Scenario

In this lab, you will explore how to create a web application on Azure by using the PaaS model. After the web application is created, you will learn how to upload existing web application files by using the Apache Kudu zip deployment option. You will then view and test the newly deployed web application.

The guide contains a short animation with further details about this scenario.

Job Skills

Exercise 1: Build a backend API by using Azure Storage and the Web Apps feature of Azure App Service

Task 1: Open the Azure portal
Task 2: Create a Storage account
Task 3: Upload a sample blob
Task 4: Create a web app
Task 5: Configure the web app
Task 6: Deploy an ASP.NET web application to Web Apps

Exercise 2: Build a front-end web application by using Azure Web Apps

Task 1: Create a web app
Task 2: Configure a web app
Task 3: Deploy an ASP.NET web application to Web Apps

The Cloudguides in this series help enhance proficiency with Azure services and development principles, and are valuable study assets for those building a career in cloud computing.

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Career Connections

With the increasing demand for cloud-based solutions, professionals with the skills from this series can pursue job prospects in roles such as Azure Developer, Cloud Developer, Software Engineer (cloud focus), DevOps Engineer (Azure focus), Cloud Solutions Architect (entry-level/supporting role).

As of 2025, starting salaries for cloud-related roles range from $70,000 to $140,000, with Azure Developers earning $70,000–$90,000, Cloud Developers $73,320, Software Engineers (Cloud Focus) $70,000–$90,000, DevOps Engineers (Azure Focus) $100,000–$140,000, and Cloud Solutions Architects (Entry-Level) $90,250, while professionals with five years of experience can earn between $90,000 and $190,000 depending on the role. Please note that these figures are approximate, derived from online sources, and can vary based on factors such as location, industry, and company size.

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