Azure VM Discovery Event Monitor Reference Guide
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Overview
The Azure VM Discovery Event Monitor connects to Microsoft Azure to search for and integrate new Azure VM instances into your monitoring configuration. This synchronization ensures that your monitoring setup reflects the current state of your Azure infrastructure.
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Use Cases
- Automated Azure Monitoring: Integrates new Azure instances into your monitoring setup automatically.
Monitoring Options
Configuration
- Region: Choose the Azure region where your instances are stored.
- Device Group: Designate the group where new devices will be added.
- Device Name Options: Define how Azure instances are named in your network device list (using IP addresses or DNS names).
- Display Name: Decide whether Azure instances should display their instance name or device name.
- Exclusions: Specify IPs or instance IDs that should not be added as network devices.
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Alerts
- Connection Issues: Configure alerts for issues connecting to Azure, which could be due to credential problems or network outages.
Authentication and Security
- Permissions Required: Your Azure application registration needs Reader permissions at the subscription level to view Azure resources.
- Setup Guide: Follow the provided steps to set up an Azure Authentication Profile and configure necessary permissions.
Protocols
Data Points
- This event monitor generates the following data points:
| Data Point | Description |
|---|---|
| Count of Detected Devices | The number of new devices detected by the event monitor. |
Sample Output
