Create user assigned managed identity in Azure

Managed identity in Azure simplifies access management by automatically associating service principals with resources, like creating apps in Microsoft Entra when setting up a data factory. It facilitates secure access to Azure SQL without managing credentials, supporting Azure AD authentication at no extra cost. Azure offers both system-assigned and user-assigned managed identities, with the latter being customizable in the Azure portal. This technique enhances security and ease of management in Azure environments.

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