Configuration
Azure App Configuration
Central store for non-secret application configuration and feature flags.
Key points
- App Configuration centralizes non-secret settings and feature flags across application instances.
- Refresh behavior, labels, environment separation, and Key Vault references keep configuration and secret lifecycles distinct.
Best-known use cases
- Change a feature flag without rebuilding the application while rotating its referenced secret separately.
What candidates often confuse it with
- App Configuration stores settings and flags; Key Vault protects credentials, keys, and certificates.
Key takeaway
Choose App Configuration when distributed applications need centrally managed non-secret configuration.
Relevant exam tasks
- D4.2.S5 — Recommend an application configuration management solution