Azure
Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.
Stage One: The Azure Portal
Using App Registration
To create the connection you need:
- An APP ID
- A client secret
- A subscription ID
Obtaining the credentials
- Go to Microsoft Azure Portal.
- Click on Azure Active Directory.
- Go to App Registrations.
- Create a new application registration or click on one of your existing applications.
- Copy your client ID and tenant ID.
- Create a new client secret or copy your existing client secret here.
- Navigate back to Microsoft Azure Portal home.
- Click Subscriptions.
- Copy the subscription ID of the subscription you want to use.
Stage Two: Blink Ops Platform
Creating an Azure Connection
Create the connection by using one of the following methods:
Creating your connection Written Step-By-Step Guide
App Registration
- In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
- Select the Azure icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
- (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
- Select App Registration as the method to make the connection.
- Fill in the parameters:
- The APP ID
- The client secret
- The subscription ID
- (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
- Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.
Using OAuth
This method will not work if your Azure User Type is Guest.
Creating your Connection Written Step-By-Step Guide
- In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
- Select the Azure icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
- (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
- Click Azure to authenticate using OAuth.
- Sign in using your credentials.