Azure Application Insight Data Collection Rule pattern-based discovery

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    Summary of Azure Application Insight Data Collection Rule Pattern-Based Discovery

    The Azure Application Insight Data Collection Rule pattern-based discovery enables users to identify Azure services within their cloud environment. To utilize this functionality, ensure that you are using the latest version of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application available in the ServiceNow Store.

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    Key Features

    • Prerequisites: Confirm that the necessary Microsoft Azure discovery prerequisites are met for proper operation.
    • Pattern Activation: The Azure service pattern is disabled by default but can be activated without it being classified as a customization. Updates will continue to be applied to the activated pattern.
    • GovCloud Support: When discovering Azure GovCloud accounts, a datacenter URL is required to set up the Azure service account.
    • Data Population: The application populates data in both CMDB and non-CMDB tables based on the executed pattern.

    Key Outcomes

    When using the Azure - Application Insight Data Collection Rule - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern, data is stored in both non-CMDB and CMDB tables. Key fields include:

    • Non-CMDB Table: Contains fields such as Object ID, Kind, DC Location, Resource Group, Subscription ID, Tenant ID, and Provisioning State.
    • CMDB Table: Includes fields like Object ID, Name, Location, Install Status, Operational Status, and Resource Type.
    • CI Relationships: Establishes relationships between Cloud Resources, Resource Groups, and Azure Datacenters to facilitate comprehensive discovery.
    • Tag Discovery: Tags are collected and stored in the Key Value table, allowing for better resource categorization and management.

    Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns finds Azure services on your cloud environment. Discovering some of these resources may require updating to the latest version of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application from the ServiceNow Store.

    Pattern-based discovery and mapping requirements

    Verify the Microsoft Azure discovery prerequisites
    For more information, see the prerequisites section in Microsoft Azure Cloud discovery using patterns.
    Enable the relevant pattern
    The pattern for this service is disabled by default. Starting with Visibility Content version 6.28.0, activating or deactivating a pattern won't be considered a customization, and it will continue to receive updates. Patterns that were previously activated or deactivated will reset to the latest predefined version after upgrading while retaining the last active field value. For more information on enabling patterns, see Activate a disabled pattern.
    Configure the Discovery schedule to support GovCloud
    Discovering Azure GovCloud (US) accounts requires using a datacenter URL when setting up an Azure service account. For more information, see Set up Azure service accounts.

    Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in both CMDB and non-CMDB tables.

    Data stored in non-CMDB tables

    Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the non-CMDB table when running the Azure - Application Insight Data Collection Rule - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern.

    You can review the non-CMDB Azure tables by navigating to All > Configuration > Azure. You can also search the navigation filter for the specific pattern name.

    Table 1. Azure Application Insight Data Collection Rule [cmdb_azure_application_insight_data_collection_rule]
    Field Description
    Object Id [object_id] The unique resource identifier for the Azure resource.
    Kind [kind] The specific resource kind or stock-keeping unit (SKU), indicating variation within the type.
    DC Location [location] The Azure region where the resource is deployed.
    Resource Group [resource_group] The name of the resource group containing the resource.
    Subscription Id [subscription_id] The unique identifier (GUID) for the Azure subscription.
    Tenant Id [tenant_id] The Azure Active Directory tenant identifier associated with the resource.
    Provisioning State [provisioning_state] The current provisioning or deployment status of the resource.
    Configuration Item [configuration_item] References the Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource] table.

    Data stored in CMDB tables

    Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the CMDB when running the Azure - Application Insight Data Collection Rule - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern.

    Table 2. Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource]
    Field Description
    Object ID [object_id] The unique resource identifier for the Azure resource.
    Name [name] The name assigned to the resource.
    Location [location] The Azure region where the resource is deployed.
    Install Status [install_status] Install status of the resource. Default value is Installed.
    Operational status [operational_status] Operational status of the resource. Default value is Operational.
    Resource type [resource_type] Type of resource. The value is set to microsoft.insights/datacollectionrules.

    CI relationships

    The Azure - Application Insight Data Collection Rule - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern creates these relationships to support Azure Application Insight Data Collection Rule discovery.

    CI Relationship CI
    Resource Group [cmdb_ci_resource_group] Contains::Contained by Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource]
    Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource] Hosted on::Hosts Azure Datacenter [cmdb_ci_azure_datacenter]
    Azure Application Insight Data Collection Rule [cmdb_azure_application_insight_data_collection_rule] References Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource]

    Azure tag discovery

    The pattern collects tags and populates them in the Key Value [cmdb_key_value] table.
    Table 3. Key Value [cmdb_key_value]
    Field Description
    Key [key] Tag name.
    Value [value] Tag value.