Create a web app
About this guide
Introduction
In this guide, you’ll see how to create an Azure App Service web app that runs a Docker container. The Docker container contains a Welcome message.
Job Skills
Task 1: Create a web app
Task 2: Test the web app
Azure App Service is a collection of four services (Web Apps, Mobile Apps, API Apps, and Logic Apps) designed to host and run web applications. While these services differ in focus, they operate in similar ways. Web Apps, the most commonly used service, will be the focus of this guide.
As organizations around the world migrate solutions to the cloud, the ability to manage cloud-based resources and services opens doors in numerous industries.
Summary
Here’s a summary of what you will complete in this guide:
- Create an Azure App Service web app that runs a Docker container containing a Welcome message
- Test the web app to confirm that the Welcome message displays
- View telemetry data for your web app
Career Connections
Professionals with the skills from this series will have a solid foundation for pursuing entry-level roles such as Cloud Support Specialist, Junior Cloud Administrator, Technical Sales Representative, IT Support Technician, or Help Desk Technician.
As of 2025, entry-level salaries in the U.S. average $71,125 for Cloud Support Specialists, $63,244 for Junior Cloud Administrators, $50,442 for IT Support Technicians, and $48,540 for Help Desk Technicians. 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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