Expressroute Howto Macsec - Document Details

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    > [!NOTE]
    > * ExpressRoute is a trusted service within Azure that supports Network Security policies within Azure Key Vault. For more information, see [Configure Azure Key Vault Firewall and Virtual Networks](/azure/key-vault/general/network-security).
    > * You shouldn't place the Azure Key Vault behind a private endpoint, as this will prevent the communication with the ExpressRoute management plane. The ExpressRoute management plane is responsible for managing the MACsec keys and parameters for your connection.
    
1. To create a new user identity, you need to use the `New-AzUserAssignedIdentity` cmdlet. This cmdlet creates a user-assigned managed identity in Microsoft Entra ID and registers it with the specified subscription and resource group. A user-assigned managed identity is a stand-alone Azure resource that can be assigned to any Azure service that supports managed identities. You can use this identity to authenticate and authorize access to Azure resources without storing any credentials in your code or configuration files. For more information, see [What is managed identities for Azure resources?](/entra/identity/managed-identities-azure-resources/overview).

    Install the following module in Administrator mode if PowerShell doesn't recognize `New-AzUserAssignedIdentity` or `Get-AzUserAssignedIdentity` as valid cmdlets. Then, run the command again.