| title | Generate ARM Template for Cloud Services (extended support) using the Azure portal |
|---|---|
| description | Generate and download ARM Template and parameter file for Cloud Services (extended support) using the Azure portal |
| ms.topic | how-to |
| ms.service | azure-cloud-services-classic |
| author | surbhijain |
| ms.author | surbhijain |
| ms.reviewer | gachandw |
| ms.date | 07/24/2024 |
| ms.update-cycle | 365-days |
| ms.custom | devx-track-arm-template, cloud-services-extended-support |
Important
As of March 31, 2025, cloud Services (extended support) is deprecated and will be fully retired on March 31, 2027. Learn more about this deprecation and how to migrate.
This article explains how to download the ARM template and parameter file from the Azure portal for your Cloud Service. The ARM template and parameter file can be used in deployments via PowerShell to create or update a cloud service
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Go to the Azure portal and create a new cloud service. Add your cloud service configuration, package, and definition files. :::image type="content" source="media/deploy-portal-4.png" alt-text="Image shows the upload section of the basics tab during creation.":::
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Once you complete all fields, move to the Review and Create tab to validate your deployment configuration and select on Download template for automation your Cloud Service (extended support). :::image type="content" source="media/download-template-portal-1.png" alt-text="Image shows downloading the template under cloud service (extended support) on the Azure portal.":::
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Download your template and parameter files. :::image type="content" source="media/generate-template-portal-3.png" alt-text="Image shows downloading template file on the Azure portal.":::
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Copy the Package SAS URI and Configuration SAS URI from the review and create tab and add them to the parameter.json file. These files can now be used to create a new cloud service via PowerShell. :::image type="content" source="media/download-template-portal-2.png" alt-text="Image shows the package SAS URI and configuration SAS URI parameters on the Azure portal.":::
- Review frequently asked questions for Cloud Services (extended support).
- Deploy a Cloud Service (extended support) using the Azure portal