A Step-by-Step Guide to Azure API Connection

Connecting to Azure API can seem daunting, but it's actually quite straightforward. First, you'll need to create an Azure AD application to register your API.

To do this, navigate to the Azure portal and click on "Azure Active Directory" in the navigation menu. From there, click on "App registrations" and then click on "New application".

You'll then need to fill out some basic information about your API, such as its name and redirect URI. Make sure to select the correct API type, as this will determine how your API is registered.

Once you've filled out the necessary information, click on "Register" to create your Azure AD application.

To connect to Azure API, you'll need a Microsoft account with access to the Azure Portal. This is a crucial step, as it allows you to manage and publish your APIs.

The Azure API Management service requires a Microsoft account with Azure Portal access to function properly. This ensures that you can create, manage, and publish APIs securely.

Having a Microsoft account with Azure Portal access will save you time and effort in the long run, as you'll be able to easily manage your APIs and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.

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To create an Azure API Management Service, you'll need to create an instance in Azure. Start by going to the navigation bar and selecting Create a resource. Once redirected, choose Web > API Management.

You'll need to provide some configuration variables to set up your service. These include:

Once you've filled in these details, select Create to begin provisioning your service. This may take up to 15 minutes to complete.

To import and configure your Azure API, start by importing the sample API, such as the Basic Calculator API from Microsoft. This involves selecting Create to import your API, which will redirect you to the summary page for your API when it's fully imported.

You'll then need to configure an OAuth 2.0 authorization server using Auth0. This involves registering Auth0 as an OAuth 2.0 authorization server, setting parameters such as display name, client registration page URL, and authorization endpoint URL, and entering your Auth0 application's client ID and client secret.

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To update your Azure API to use Auth0 for user authorization, select the Basic Calculator API and go to the Design view, then switch to the Settings view and navigate to the Security section, selecting OAuth 2.0 under User Authorization and choosing the Auth0 authorization server you configured earlier.

To validate the Access Token included with each request, you can use the Validate JWT policy. This involves setting an API Management policy as described in Microsoft's documentation.

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To get started, import the Basic Calculator API provided by Microsoft.

For detailed instructions on how to do this, see Import and Publish Your First API from Microsoft.

You'll need to select Create to import your API.

You'll be redirected to the summary page for your API when it's fully imported.

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To create an Azure API Management service instance, you'll need to follow these steps. First, select Create a resource in the navigation bar. Once redirected, select Web > API Management.

You'll need to provide the following configuration variables: Name, Subscription, Resource group, Location, Organization name, Administrator email, and Pricing tier. The Name is the name for your service, which will also be used to create the URL you need to access the service.

The Subscription is the Azure subscription plan with which you'll use with the service. You can choose an existing resource group or create a new one. If you create a new one, you'll need to provide a name for the group. The Location is the place that services your API instance.

The Pricing tier determines the number of calls you can make to your API, as well as the maximum amount of data transfer allowed. You must opt for the Developer plan or higher; the Consumption plan does not offer sufficient functionality for this integration to work.

Here's a summary of the required configuration variables:

Select Create to begin provisioning your service, which may take up to 15 minutes to complete.

To configure Auth0 for your Azure API, you'll need to update the API settings. You can do this by selecting the API in the navigation, then going to the Design view. From there, switch to the Settings view and navigate to the Security section.

Here are the steps to configure Auth0 for your Azure API:

To validate the Access Token included with each request, you can use the Validate JWT policy. You can find more information on setting an API Management policy in Microsoft's documentation.

To test the integration of your Azure API, log in to the Azure Portal and navigate to your API Management Service instance.

Select Developer Console to launch the developer-facing side of your APIs, then go to APIs > Basic Calculator to make a GET call that allows you to add two integers.

Select Try It to bring up the page where you can provide the parameters for your call, and navigate to the Authorization section to select Authorization Code (next to the Auth0 field).

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A popup window will appear with the Auth0 login widget, where you can enter the credentials for the Auth0 user you created.

If you successfully log in, a message will appear with the expiration date of the access token you can use to call your API.

To send the request, navigate to the bottom of the page and select Send, which will display a message containing the HTTP 200 response if the request is successful.

Here's a step-by-step guide to testing your API: