Correct Answer: Apply a 'rate-limit' policy scoped to the partner's subscription key in the inbound policy
The rate-limit-by-key policy in Azure API Management limits call rate per a specified key (such as subscription key) within a time window. Applied in the inbound section scoped to ...
Correct Answer
Apply a 'rate-limit' policy scoped to the partner's subscription key in the inbound policy
Why This Answer Is Correct
The rate-limit-by-key policy in Azure API Management limits call rate per a specified key (such as subscription key) within a time window. Applied in the inbound section scoped to the partner's subscription, it enforces the 1,000 requests/hour limit transparently without backend changes.
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