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Integrating Okta with Azure Web Apps and Power BI Embedding

Integrating Okta with Azure Web Apps and Power BI Embedding Overview This guide provides a comprehensive approach to integrating Okta with Azure Web Apps and embedding Power BI reports into a web application. Authentication is managed via Okta, and Power BI reports are embedded using React and Django, hosted on Azure. Authentication Flow with Okta: User Access Request: The user attempts to access a web application, triggering the need for authentication. Redirection to Okta: The web app redirects the user to Okta, which handles the authentication, typically with Active Directory (AD) as the identity source. Okta Authentication: The user submits credentials (username and password). If MFA is enabled, Okta prompts for additional verification (e.g., SMS, app-based token). Authorization with AD Groups: Okta checks the user's group memberships in AD t...

Execute Code from Local Machine on Databricks Spark Cluster

In this guide, you'll learn how to execute code from your local machine on a Databricks Spark cluster step by step. We will cover the environment setup, necessary installations, troubleshooting commands, and the code itself. Prerequisites Install Python: Make sure you have Python installed on your local machine. You can download it from Python 3.9.0 or directly from Python 3.9.0 Installer . Install Databricks Connect: Follow the instructions in the Databricks Connect documentation to install and configure it. Databricks Cluster: Ensure you have a Databricks cluster set up and running. Refer to the Databricks documentation for guidance. Install Visual C++ Build Tools: Download and install the ...

Mastering Azure Databricks Setup with Terraform: The Ultimate Guide

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In this guide, you'll learn how to set up an Azure Databricks workspace using Terraform. We'll cover all the prerequisites and guide you through the entire process step by step. Prerequisites Install Terraform: Download and install Terraform on your machine. Azure CLI: Install the Azure CLI and sign in: az login Install Databricks CLI (Optional): If you'd like to interact with Databricks from the command line, install the Databricks CLI: pip install databricks-cli Creating a Service Principal in Azure Follow these steps to create a service principal in Azure: Open the Azure Portal and navigate to Azure Active Directory > App registrations . Click on New registration and fill in the details: Name: Choose a name fo...