Microsoft Azure SQL Database Spoke

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  • Updated August 3, 2023
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    Summary of Microsoft Azure SQL Database Spoke

    The Microsoft Azure SQL Database Spoke enables users to configure and manage Azure SQL databases directly from the ServiceNow instance. This spoke is bundled with the Microsoft Azure SQL Resource Management spoke, which facilitates the management of resources within your Azure subscription.

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    Key Features

    • IntegrationHub Requirement: An Integration Hub subscription is necessary to utilize this spoke.
    • Latest Version: The current version is Microsoft Azure SQL Database spoke v 2.0.0, designed for API version 2021-11-01, with potential compatibility with later versions.
    • Spoke Actions: Automate various Microsoft Azure SQL tasks, including:
      • Create, update, delete, and rename databases.
      • Retrieve database details and operational status.
      • Manage databases by server or elastic pool.
    • Connection Management: Utilizes aliases for managing connection and credential information, simplifying multi-environment configurations.

    Key Outcomes

    By implementing the Microsoft Azure SQL Database Spoke, ServiceNow customers can streamline the management of Azure SQL databases, automate processes, and effectively manage resources within their Azure environment. Ensure prerequisite plugins are installed and configured for optimal performance.

    Configure and manage the Microsoft Azure SQL databases from within the ServiceNow instance. When you install the Microsoft Azure SQL database spoke, you also get the Microsoft Azure SQL Resource Management spoke. The Microsoft Azure Resource Manager provides a management layer that enables you to create, update, and delete the resources in your Microsoft Azure subscription.

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    IntegrationHub subscription

    This spoke requires an Integration Hub subscription. For more information, see Legal schedules - IntegrationHub overview.

    Spoke version

    Microsoft Azure SQL Database spoke v2.0.0 is the latest version.

    Supported versions

    This spoke was built for the API version 2021-11-01, but may be compatible with the later versions.

    Spoke requirements

    User with full access to Microsoft Azure Azure Cloud Computing.

    Spoke dependencies

    If you’re having trouble installing the app, confirm that these dependent plugins are installed:
    • ServiceNow IntegrationHub Runtime (com.glide.hub.integration.runtime)
    • ServiceNow IntegrationHub Action Step - REST (com.glide.hub.action_step.rest)
    • Complex Object (com.glide.cobject)
    • ServiceNow Flow Designer - Dynamic Inputs (com.glide.hub.dynamic_inputs)
    • ServiceNow IntegrationHub Action Template - Data Stream (com.glide.hub.action_type.datastream)
    • Azure Resource Management spoke (sn_azure_rm_spoke) v 2.0.0 is installed and a connection alias is created on your instance.
    Note:
    Some of these plugins are licensable features and require appropriate licenses, if used outside the spoke implementation. For more information on the licenses, contact your account manager.

    Spoke actions

    The provides actions to automate Microsoft Azure Microsoft Azure SQL tasks when events occur in the ServiceNow instance. Available actions include:
    Category Action Description
    Database Management Create Generic Database Creates a generic database in Microsoft Azure.
    Create Hyperscale Database Creates a Hyperscale database in Microsoft Azure.
    Create VCore Database Creates a VCore database in Microsoft Azure.
    Delete Database Deletes the required database in a server.
    Look up Database Retrieves details of a database.
    Look up Databases Stream by Elastic Pool Retrieves a list of databases in an elastic pool.
    Look up Databases Stream by Server Retrieves a list of databases in a server.
    Look up Operational Status Generates the operational status of a database that is created or updated.
    Rename Database Renames a database.
    Update Database Updates the SKU or the properties of a database.

    Connection and credential alias requirements

    Integration Hub uses aliases to manage connection and credential information. Using an alias eliminates the need to configure multiple credentials and connection information profiles when using multiple environments. If the connection or credential information changes, you don't need to update any actions that use the connection. For more information, see Connections and Credentials.

    Set up the Microsoft Azure SQL Database Spoke

    To execute the actions of the Microsoft Azure SQL Database Spoke, you must first install and configure the Microsoft Azure Resource Management Spoke. No separate configuration of the Microsoft Azure SQL Database Spoke is necessary. To view the procedure to set up the Microsoft Azure Resource Management Spoke, see Set up the Microsoft Azure Resource Management spoke.