This session will illuminate the powerful capabilities of Managed Identities in Azure Functions, a topic that has been a focal point of customer inquiries. We will explore how Managed Identities can be utilized to authenticate Azure Functions against various systems, with Dataverse serving as a prime example.

The integration of Managed Identities into Azure Functions opens up a world of possibilities for secure and efficient data access. By sharing this knowledge, we aim to empower our audience to leverage these capabilities to their fullest potential, enhancing their projects and optimizing their workflows.

The session will be a dynamic blend of theory and practice. We will provide a comprehensive explanation of how Managed Identities work, followed by a hands-on demonstration of their implementation in Azure Functions and their use for authentication against a system like Dataverse.

Attendees will walk away with a solid understanding of how to set up a Managed Identity for their Azure Function and how to use it to request data from various systems. They will gain practical insights and best practices that they can apply directly to their own projects, sparking inspiration and fostering innovation.