Understanding Azure Client Id and Authentication

Azure Client Id and Authentication is a crucial concept for anyone working with Azure services.

The Client Id is a unique identifier assigned to an Azure application, which is used for authentication and authorization purposes.

In Azure, the Client Id is a string of characters that identifies a specific application.

It's used to authenticate the application and authorize access to Azure resources.

To obtain a Client Id, you need to register your application in the Azure portal.

This will give you a unique Client Id that you can use for authentication.

The Client Id is used in conjunction with a Client Secret, which is a password-like value that's used to authenticate the application.

Both the Client Id and Client Secret are used to authenticate the application with Azure services.

To configure Azure Client ID, you'll need to register an application in Azure Active Directory (AAD). This involves creating a new Enterprise Application in Azure AD according to the official Microsoft documentation.

You'll also need to configure the application secrets, which requires recording the value of the secret key, as it can only be obtained once. If you don't do this, you'll have to repeat the step.

To configure the Azure AD provider, you'll need to set the Domain/Tenant ID, Application (client) ID, and Secret Key. You can find these values by following the steps outlined in the official Microsoft documentation.

Here are the key variables to configure:

To configure Cloudbeaver with Azure Active Directory, you'll need to register a new Enterprise Application in Azure AD. This involves following the official Microsoft documentation to create the application and configure the application secrets.

First, sign in to Anypoint Platform using an account with the root Organization Administrator permission. From there, navigate to Access Management and click Client Providers. Select OpenID Connect DCR for Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and add a new client provider.

The next step is to register a new Enterprise Application in Azure AD. This can be done by following the official Microsoft documentation. You'll need to record the value of the secret key, as it can only be obtained once.

To add the family_name and given_name fields to the response token, you'll need to add a redirect link to the Azure AD application. This involves selecting Web as the platform and following the official Microsoft documentation.

Here's a summary of the steps to configure Cloudbeaver with Azure Active Directory:

By following these steps, you'll be able to configure Cloudbeaver with Azure Active Directory and take advantage of its features.

Environment variables are a convenient way to configure authentication for your Azure applications. You can set specific variables to use DefaultAzureCredential and EnvironmentCredential.

AZURE_CLIENT_ID is a required variable for Microsoft Entra application authentication. It's the ID of your Microsoft Entra application.

To use EnvironmentCredential, you'll also need AZURE_TENANT_ID, which is the ID of your application's Microsoft Entra tenant. This variable is essential for authentication.

AZURE_USERNAME is another crucial variable, representing a username, usually an email address. Make sure to set this variable correctly for your application.

Finally, AZURE_PASSWORD is the password associated with the username. It's essential to keep this variable secure.

Here's a quick reference to these environment variables:

Client credentials are used by confidential client applications that access a web API. This includes web apps, other web APIs, or service-type and daemon-type applications.

You can add client credentials to your confidential client app registration. It's recommended to use certificates from a trusted certificate authority (CA) where possible.

A certificate is the recommended credential type because it's considered more secure than client secrets.

Here are the steps to add a certificate:

Client secrets are considered less secure than certificate credentials. However, you can still use them during local app development due to their ease of use.

Here are the steps to add a client secret:

Federated identity credentials are a type of credential that allows workloads, such as GitHub Actions, to access Microsoft Entra protected resources without needing to manage secrets.

Authentication is a crucial step in using an Azure client ID. You can authenticate service principals using various credentials.

Azure Pipelines Credential is a supported option, which enables Microsoft Entra Workload ID on Azure Pipelines. Client Assertion Credential authenticates a service principal using a signed client assertion.

Client Certificate Credential and Client Secret Credential are also available, allowing authentication using a certificate and a secret respectively. The latter two are referenced in Service principal authentication.

Many Azure.Core-dependent client libraries support authenticating with TokenCredential and the Azure Identity library. You can learn more about library-specific docs.

To authenticate a service principal with a certificate, you'll need to set the following variables:

To manage credentials effectively, it's essential to understand the different types of credentials and how to use them. You can add certificates, client secrets, or federated identity credentials as credentials to your confidential client app registration.

Credentials are used by confidential client applications that access a web API, and they allow your application to authenticate as itself, requiring no interaction from a user at runtime. You can use certificates from a trusted certificate authority (CA) where possible.

Here are the steps to add a certificate as a credential:

Client secrets are considered less secure than certificate credentials, but they're sometimes used during local app development due to their ease of use. You can add a client secret by following these steps:

Federated identity credentials allow workloads, such as GitHub Actions, to access Microsoft Entra protected resources without needing to manage secrets using workload identity federation. To add a federated credential, follow these steps:

Here are the different types of credentials and their usage:

You can use the Azure Identity library for .NET to support Microsoft Entra ID token authentication across the Azure SDK.

The Azure Identity library provides a set of TokenCredential implementations that can be used to construct Azure SDK clients that support Microsoft Entra token authentication.

Many Azure.Core-dependent client libraries support authenticating with TokenCredential and therefore the Azure Identity library.

These libraries can be used to authenticate with Azure Identity, making it easier to integrate Azure services into your .NET applications.

The Azure Identity library is available as a NuGet package, making it easy to incorporate into your projects.

To configure Active Directory, you need to create an application in Azure AD if it doesn't exist. Register a new Enterprise Application in Azure AD according to the official Microsoft documentation.

You'll need to configure the application secrets, which can only be obtained once, so be sure to record the value of the secret key. This can be done by following the instructions at official Microsoft documentation.

To support features like reading user information from the OpenID token, you'll need to add specific fields to the response token. This includes adding the family_name and given_name fields, which can also be found in the official Microsoft documentation.

When setting up the Azure AD application, be sure to add a redirect link to the application, selecting Web as the platform. This can also be found in the official Microsoft documentation.

Here's a quick summary of the steps to configure Active Directory:

You'll also need to set up the Identity Provider configuration, which involves copying the Tenant ID, Application (client) ID, and Secret Key from Azure AD into Cloudbeaver.

There are some restrictions on the format of the redirect URIs you add to an app registration. For details about these restrictions, see Redirect URI (reply URL) restrictions and limitations.

To allow users to choose Azure AD as an authorization method, a new identity provider must be created by going to the Identity Providers tab and creating a new configuration using the Azure AD details.

To configure your provider, you'll need to set up an identity provider in Azure AD. This involves creating a new configuration using the Azure AD details.

First, you'll need to copy the Tenant ID or Primary domain value from the Azure Active Directory/Your Directory/Overview page into the Cloudbeaver Azure AD provider Tenant ID field. You can find this value by following the instructions in the article.

Next, you'll need to copy the Application (client) ID value from the application page registered in Azure AD into the Cloudbeaver Azure AD provider Application (client) ID field.

Then, you'll need to copy the value of the secret key created in Azure AD into the Secret Key field. This key is essential for securing your identity provider.

After setting up these values, save the Identity Provider configuration.

Here's a quick summary of the values you'll need to configure:

By following these steps, you'll have successfully configured your identity provider in Azure AD.

Redirect URI Restrictions are in place to ensure secure interactions between your app and the provider. These restrictions are crucial to prevent unauthorized access.

There are some restrictions on the format of the redirect URIs you add to an app registration. For example, you can't use a relative path for the redirect URI.

You should check the Redirect URI (reply URL) restrictions and limitations for more information on these restrictions. This will help you understand what is allowed and what is not.

The format of the redirect URI should be absolute, meaning it includes the protocol (http or https) and the domain name. This is a requirement for app registration.

If you're unsure about the format of your redirect URI, you can check the provider's documentation for more information. This will help you ensure your app registration is correct.