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Enforce basic authentication in Azure API Management

Enforce basic authentication in Azure API Management

Oct 22, 2020 | API Management

When connecting with legacy systems, Basic Authentication is often the only supported security scheme that is available.  Azure API Management has an out-of-the-box policy that implements Basic Authentication between API Management and the backend API (backdoor). ...
Azure API Management integration with Dapr

Azure API Management integration with Dapr

Sep 22, 2020 | API Management, Dapr

I had the privilege to participate in a private preview for Azure API Management integration with Dapr.  This functionality is now in public preview for Azure API Management’s self-hosted gateway.  You can hear about my experiences in this video: All technical...
Azure API Management policy expressions cheat-sheet!

Azure API Management policy expressions cheat-sheet!

Sep 15, 2020 | API Management

The problem When authoring Azure API Management policies, I often ask myself “How can I get the value of an HTTP header, without throwing null reference exception if it does not exist?” or “What’s the best way to verify an incoming client...
Automatic backups for Azure API Management

Automatic backups for Azure API Management

Aug 19, 2020 | API Management

It’s a good practice to configure backups for your API Management instances in production.  A disaster can always occur, so it’s better that you are prepared for that.  Even when your API Management is completely deployed through automation, this advise...