Correct Answer: Use a Managed Identity for the App Service and grant it permission in the Key Vault
Managed Identity provides a zero-secret approach to authentication between Azure services....
Correct Answer
Use a Managed Identity for the App Service and grant it permission in the Key Vault
Why This Answer Is Correct
Managed Identity provides a zero-secret approach to authentication between Azure services.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Azure Key Vault — a core concept tested in Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104). Understanding Azure Key Vault is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.
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