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Azure Azure

Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.

Creating an Azure connection​

Create the connection by using one of the following methods:

Using OAuth​

This method will not work if your Azure User Type is Guest.

Creating your connection​

  1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
  2. Select the Azure icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Click Azure to authenticate using OAuth.
  5. Sign in using your credentials.

Using App Registration​

To create the connection you need:

  • An APP ID
  • A client secret
  • A subscription ID

Obtaining the credentials​

  1. Go to Microsoft Azure Portal.

  2. Click on Azure Active Directory.

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  3. Go to App Registrations.

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  4. Create a new application registration or click on one of your existing applications.

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  5. Copy your client ID and tenant ID.

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  6. Create a new client secret or copy your existing client secret here.

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  7. Navigate back to Microsoft Azure Portal home.

  8. Click Subscriptions.

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  9. Copy the subscription ID of the subscription you want to use.

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Creating your connection​

  1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
  2. Select the Azure icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Select App Registration as the method to make the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The APP ID
    • The client secret
    • The subscription ID
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.

Interactive Tutorial Guides​

You can also refer to the following tutorial guides for a more in-depth understanding of how to create a Azure connection.