# Apono Connector for Azure

The Apono connector is a secure bridge between Apono's access management platform and your Azure cloud resources. It facilitates data synchronization and manages access permissions across your cloud infrastructure.

The connector runs within your Azure environment via Azure Container Instances (ACI). This architecture ensures both complete operational control and maximum security.

After installing the connector, you can [integrate your resources](/docs/azure-environment/azure-integrations.md) with Apono and provide just-in-time access based on [access flows](/docs/access-flows/access-flows.md).

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### Key Features

* **Azure-Native Deployment**: Runs as a container instance in your Azure environment using Azure Container Instances (ACI)
* **Complete Organizational Control**: Fully managed within your Azure infrastructure
* **Security-First Design**: No secret storage or caching
* **Flexible Installation**: Can be uninstalled or disconnected at any time without Apono support
* **Limited Scope**: Uses predefined template functions that restrict the connector to specific, authorized actions

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### Next Step

Choose your preferred installation method.

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[Install an Azure connector on ACI using Azure CLI](/docs/azure-environment/apono-connector-for-azure/install-azure-connector-on-aci-using-azure-cli.md)
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[Install an Azure connector on ACI using PowerShell](/docs/azure-environment/apono-connector-for-azure/install-azure-connector-on-aci-using-powershell.md)
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[Install an Azure connector on ACI using Terraform](/docs/azure-environment/apono-connector-for-azure/install-azure-connector-on-aci-using-terraform.md)
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