--- sourceDocument: Yokohama IT Operations Management sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/yokohama/it-operations-management Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Yokohama IT Operations Management ft:clusterId : - itom bundleId : - itom workflow : - Technology --- # Azure Firewall Network Security # Azure Firewall Network Security pattern-based discovery {#ariaid-title1} * Release version: Yokohama * * Updated August 11, 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Azure Firewall Network Security pattern-based discovery Azure Firewall Network Security pattern-based discovery enables ServiceNow customers to identify and map Azure Firewall resources within their cloud environments. This discovery uses predefined patterns to collect detailed inventory and configuration data, which is critical for maintaining an accurate Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and supporting network security management. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Pattern Activation:** The Azure Firewall pattern is disabled by default and requires activation to function. From Visibility Content version 6.28.0 onward, activating or deactivating patterns is not treated as customization and patterns reset to the latest version after upgrades while preserving their active state. * **Discovery Schedule Configuration:** Special configuration is needed for discovering Azure GovCloud (US) accounts, including specifying the appropriate datacenter URL for Azure service accounts. * **Data Population:** The discovery populates data in both CMDB and non-CMDB tables: * **Non-CMDB Tables:** The Azure Firewall - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern stores detailed network security information in non-CMDB tables accessible under the Azure configuration navigation, including resource identifiers, locations, subscription and tenant details, provisioning state, firewall policy references, and service tier. * **CMDB Tables:** Core resource information such as object ID, resource name, location, install and operational status, and resource type is stored in the Cloud Resource \[cmdbcicmpresource\] table. * **CI Relationships:** The pattern establishes relationships between cloud resources, resource groups, and Azure datacenters, supporting comprehensive discovery and mapping of Azure Firewall infrastructure. * **Tag Discovery:** Resource tags are captured and stored in the Key Value \[cmdbkeyvalue\] table, enabling enhanced categorization and filtering within ServiceNow. ## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Provides automated, up-to-date discovery of Azure Firewall resources to maintain accurate CMDB records. * Supports security and operational management by detailing firewall policies, provisioning states, and network configurations. * Facilitates compliance and governance through discovery and mapping of Azure GovCloud resources with appropriate scheduling and account setup. * Enables deeper insight via tagging and relationship mapping, improving resource organization and impact analysis. 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 {#azure-firewall-network-security__selection_ipy_53n_jfc} Verify the Microsoft Azure discovery prerequisites{#azure-firewall-network-security__verify-azure-discovery-prerequisites-dlentry} : For more information, see the prerequisites section in [Microsoft Azure Cloud components discovery using patterns](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/JeDZ0tlC9eLF5fei5qSv3w "Discovery uses multiple patterns to discover components of the Microsoft Azure Cloud deployment during horizontal discovery. Discovering some of these resources may require updating to the latest version of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application from the ServiceNow Store."). Enable the relevant pattern{#azure-firewall-network-security__enable-pattern-reuse-dlentry} : 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](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/R5W5GP640V_5uNIhVNRPCw "If you want to use a pattern for discovery that's disabled by default, activate it manually.").{#azure-firewall-network-security__activating-disabled-pattern-not-customization} Configure the Discovery schedule to support GovCloud{#azure-firewall-network-security__configure-govcloud-azure-dlentry} : 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](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/wA59_lRoV_0PzpuODHnNjA "Create and configure cloud service accounts at ServiceNow AI Platform for the corresponding Microsoft Azure accounts.").{#azure-firewall-network-security__configure-govcloud-azure-dd} {#azure-firewall-network-security__configure-govcloud-azure-dd} Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in both CMDB and non-CMDB tables. ## Data stored in non-CMDB tables {#azure-firewall-network-security__section_aq4_qkq_hfc} Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the non-CMDB table when running the Azure - Network Security Azure Firewall - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern. You can review the non-CMDB Azure tables by navigating to AllConfigurationAzure. You can also search the navigation filter for the specific pattern name. {#azure-firewall-network-security__section_aq4_qkq_hfc__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Object Id \[object_id\] | The unique identifier of the resource. | | Kind \[kind\] | The specific resource kind or sub-type (if applicable). | | DC Location \[location\] | The Azure region where the resource is deployed. | | Resource Group \[resource_group\] | The name of the Azure Resource Group containing the resource. | | Subscription Id \[subscription_id\] | The identifier of the Azure subscription hosting the resource. | | Tenant Id \[tenant_id\] | The identifier for the Azure Active Directory tenant. | | Provisioning State \[provisioning_state\] | The current lifecycle state of the resource. For example: Succeeded or Updating. | | Configuration Item \[configuration_item\] | References the Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\] table. | | Firewall Policy \[firewall_policy\] | The identifier or reference to the firewall policy applied to the Azure Firewall resource. | | Tier \[tier\] | The service or performance tier assigned to the resource. | [Table 1. Azure Network Security - Azure Firewall \[cmdb_azure_network_security_azure_firewall\]] ## Data stored in CMDB tables Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the CMDB when running the Azure - Network Security Azure Firewall - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern. {#azure-firewall-network-security__entry__24} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Object ID \[object_id\] | The unique identifier of the 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.network/azurefirewalls. | [Table 2. Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\]] ## CI relationships The Azure - Network Security Azure Firewall - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern creates these relationships to support Azure Firewall Network Security discovery. {#azure-firewall-network-security__entry__39} | 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 Network Security - Azure Firewall \[cmdb_azure_network_security_azure_firewall\] | References | Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\] | [ ] ## Azure tag discovery {#azure-firewall-network-security__section_ezc_jwt_jfc} The pattern collects tags and populates them in the Key Value \[cmdb_key_value\] table. {#azure-firewall-network-security__table_axq_spc_y2c__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Key \[key\] | Tag name. | | Value \[value\] | Tag value. | [Table 3. 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