Azure Managed Identity

Azure Managed Identity is a feature that provides secure, automated access to Azure resources without the need to manage credentials. It allows applications and services to authenticate to Azure services, such as Azure Key Vault and Azure SQL Database, using an automatically managed identity. Managed Identity eliminates the need for storing and managing credentials in application code or configuration files, enhancing security and simplifying identity management. There are two types of managed identities: system-assigned and user-assigned. System-assigned identities are tied to a specific Azure resource, while user-assigned identities can be shared across multiple resources. By using Azure Managed Identity, organizations can improve security, reduce administrative overhead, and streamline access management for their Azure resources.