When doing automated deployments to Azure, I found that I was missing a single approach for authentication when used both in a release pipeline, and when doing ad hoc testing during development.

I needed something that let me use an Azure Service Principal for automated processes, as well as using my private credentials for other usages.

After many iterations, I think I have something that is worthwhile sharing with others, in the form of simple templates that gives you a kick-start to any Azure project! (more…)