Azure Key Vault is a Microsoft Azure cloud-based service that allows you to securely store and manage keys, certificates, and secrets. It also allows you to securely control key and secret access permissions and access logging.
The number of days to retain deleted items in an Azure Key Vault can be configured by the user within a range of minimum to maximum values. The minimum retention period for deleted items in an Azure Key Vault is 7 day and the maximum retention period for deleted items in an Azure Key Vault is 90 days.
Once the retention period has expired, deleted items will be purged from the Key Vault and cannot be recovered. Therefore, it's important to carefully consider the retention period setting and ensure it aligns with your specific needs and compliance requirements.
In this blog post, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating an Azure Key Vault.
Log in to the Azure Portal using this link
Search for "Key Vault" in the search bar.
Click on "Key Vault" from the results and then click on the "Create" button.
Create a New Resource Group
After selecting subscription, create a new resource group. Click on "create new" and give it a name
Fill in the details for the "Key Vault name". We have named our Key vault "confidentialthings"
Select the amount of days to retain deleted vault (7 - 90 days) and then click on "Review + create"
Click on "Create" to create the Key Vault
Click on the "Go to resource" button
Create a Key
To create a Key, navigate to the Key Vault you just created, and click on the "Keys" tab
Click on the "Generate/Import" button to create a new key, and fill in the details, such as the name, key type, and size
Click on "Create" to create the Key
Create a Secret
To create a Secret, navigate to the Key Vault you just created, and click on the "Secrets" tab. Click on the "Generate/Import" button to create a new secret
Fill in the details, such as the name, value, and content type. Click on "Create" to create the Secret
Once you've completed these steps, you should have a new Azure Key Vault, Key, and Secret. You can now use these resources to securely store and manage keys, certificates, and secrets for your Azure applications and services.
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