
Implement Azure Key Vault
About this guide
Introduction
In this guide, you’ll see how to create an Azure key vault and then create a password secret within that key vault, providing a securely stored, centrally managed password for use with applications.
Job Skills
Task 1: Create an Azure key vault
Task 2: Add a secret to the key vault
Azure Key Vault is a cloud service for securely storing and accessing secrets like API keys, passwords, certificates, and cryptographic keys.
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 key vault to securely store centrally managed passwords for use with applications
- Create a password secret in the key vault
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.