{"product_id":"azure-application-gateway-waf-v2-arm-template-ready-to-deploy-reusable-solution","title":"Azure Application Gateway WAF v2 ARM Template Ready-to-Deploy Reusable Solution","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/7884\/9634\/files\/4-24-2026_ARM_ITCloudAcademy_Logo_597c5d71-6d33-4e22-9621-0963a38a0b42.png?v=1777097654\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis solution provides a complete Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) package for deploying a production-ready Azure Application Gateway (WAF v2) using ARM templates. It is designed for engineers and organizations that require a secure, scalable, and standardized way to deploy an internet-facing application entry point in Azure.\u003cbr\u003eThe solution includes a fully validated ARM template, parameter configuration, deployment script, and detailed documentation, enabling consistent and repeatable deployments across environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Solution Deploys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen executed with valid inputs, this solution deploys the following Azure resources:\u003cbr\u003eAzure Application Gateway (WAF v2 SKU) with autoscaling enabled\u003cbr\u003eExternal Web Application Firewall policy using OWASP rule set\u003cbr\u003ePublic IP address (Standard SKU)\u003cbr\u003eVirtual Network with a dedicated Application Gateway subnet\u003cbr\u003eHTTPS listener configured with SSL certificate from Azure Key Vault\u003cbr\u003eHTTP listener with automatic redirection to HTTPS\u003cbr\u003eBackend address pool using FQDN-based routing\u003cbr\u003eHealth probes for backend monitoring\u003cbr\u003eOptional diagnostic settings for logging and monitoring\u003cbr\u003eThe deployment follows modern Azure architecture practices, including separation of WAF policy, secure certificate handling, and scalable gateway configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecure TLS termination using Azure Key Vault integration\u003cbr\u003eBuilt-in Web Application Firewall protection (OWASP 3.2)\u003cbr\u003eAutoscaling for high availability and performance\u003cbr\u003eHTTP to HTTPS redirection for secure traffic enforcement\u003cbr\u003eBackend health monitoring and resilience\u003cbr\u003eParameterized design for flexible deployment across environments\u003cbr\u003eInfrastructure-as-Code approach for repeatability and consistency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDependencies and Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis solution requires external Azure resources and configuration that must be provided by the deployer. These dependencies are not created by the template.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired dependencies include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Vault\u003cbr\u003eA Key Vault instance containing a valid SSL certificate stored as a secret in PFX format. The certificate must be enabled and not expired. A versionless secret URI is recommended.\u003cbr\u003eManaged Identity\u003cbr\u003eA user-assigned managed identity must exist and be assigned to the Application Gateway. This identity is used to securely access the Key Vault certificate.\u003cbr\u003eKey Vault Access Permissions\u003cbr\u003eThe managed identity must have permission to read secrets from the Key Vault. At minimum, it must be able to perform Get and List operations on secrets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackend Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA reachable backend application endpoint must exist. The backend must support HTTPS on port 443, respond to Health Probes, and present a valid TLS Certificate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDNS Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA public DNS record must be configured to resolve the frontend hostname to the Application Gateway public IP address after deployment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA virtual network address space must be defined that does not overlap with existing networks. The Application Gateway must be deployed in a dedicated subnet that contains no other resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Dependencies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Trusted Root Certificate is required only if the backend uses a Private or Self-Signed Certificate. A Log Analytics workspace can be provided for diagnostics and monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis solution is intended for:\u003cbr\u003eProduction deployments of Web Application Ingress in Azure\u003cbr\u003eStandardization of Application Gateway deployments across environments\u003cbr\u003eInfrastructure-as-Code implementations in DevOps pipelines\u003cbr\u003eSecure exposure of backend services to the internet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis solution is Production-Ready but \u003cstrong\u003eNot Self-Contained\u003c\/strong\u003e. Successful deployment depends on providing \u003cstrong\u003evalid environment-specific values\u003c\/strong\u003e and ensuring that all external dependencies are correctly configured.\u003cbr\u003eValidation and preview operations (such as \u003cstrong\u003ewhat-if)\u003c\/strong\u003e can be executed without real resources, but f\u003cstrong\u003eull deployment requires real infrastructure components\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product delivers a structured, secure, and enterprise-aligned deployment pattern for Azure Application Gateway WAF v2. 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