Enhance Azure Identity Integration in Vector: Ability to Utilize Passwordless Connections

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Use Cases

When using Azure (Blob Storage, Monitor Logs) as a sink, it would be useful to be able to use passwordless connections instead of shared keys to connect to the cloud. The transition to passwordless authentication aims to bolster security.

Attempted Solutions

Currently, this is unsupported based on current documentation.

Proposal

Expand Vector's Azure Identity integration to offer users the ability to specify credential types directly in the configuration file. This enhancement would enable users to choose between different authentication methods, such as Azure CLI or Virtual Machine-based, providing greater flexibility and control. Additionally, implement the azure_identity crate to dynamically generate the required credentials based on the specified credential type.

References

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Version

vector 0.38.0