Azure·Azure essentials

Identity

Microsoft Entra ID provides identities, roles and service principals.

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What you will be able to do
  • Use managed identities.
  • Assign roles at the smallest scope.
  • Avoid secrets when possible.

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Microsoft Entra ID provides identities, roles and service principals.

  • Use managed identities.
  • Assign roles at the smallest scope.
  • Avoid secrets when possible.
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az account show
az role assignment list --assignee me
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