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How to Set Up Microsoft Azure Focus Export with nOps Platform

FAQs​

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1. Can I create separate exports for different subscriptions or projects?​

Yes, but selecting the highest-level billing scope is recommended.

2. What happens if I enter incorrect storage account details?​

nOps will not retrieve data.

3. Does the Azure Focus Export include all cost types?​

Yes, it captures costs for all resources under the billing scope.

4. How does nOps handle missing Focus Export data?​

nOps checks the storage account every 24 hours and notifies synchronization issues.

5. Can I change the container name or directory path after setup?​

No, changing them may prevent nOps from accessing the export data.

Prerequisites​

  • Access to nOps Platform: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to access the Organization Settings within your nOps account. If not, contact your account administrator.
  • Azure Portal Access: You need appropriate permissions within the Azure portal to create exports and access billing scopes.
  • Global Admin Access (Optional): If you don't see certain billing scopes or subscriptions, global admin access may be required.

Creating an Azure Focus Export​

To integrate Microsoft Azure Focus Export with nOps, follow these steps:

1. Access Cost Management + Billing​

  1. Log in to Azure Portal: Azure Portal
  2. Navigate to Cost Management + Billing
  3. Select Billing Scope:
    • Ensure you have the right billing scope selected.
    • Enable "As a Global administrator" if necessary.

2. Create the Focus Export​

  1. Navigate to Exports
  2. Create a New Export
  3. Configure Export Settings:
    • Export Type: Select Focus.
    • Storage Account: Choose Create New Storage Account
      • Enter a valid unique name for the storage account.
    • Container Name: nops
    • Directory Path: billing
    • Format: Parquet
    • Compression: Snappy
  4. Review and Create

3. Retrieve Storage Account Name and Key​

  1. Access the Storage Account:
    • From the Exports page, under your newly created export, find the Destination section.
    • Click on the linked storage account name to open it.
  2. Navigate to Access Keys:
    • In the storage account sidebar, go to Security + Networking.
    • Click on Access keys.
  3. Copy Storage Account Name and Key:
    • Storage Account Name: Note or copy the name displayed at the top.
    • Key: Under Key1, click Show keys if hidden.
    • Copy Key: Copy the key under Key1.
    important
    • Ensure you copy the Key and not the Connection String.
    • These keys can be regenerated at any time, and doing so will invalidate the old keys. The keys provide access only to this storage account.

Configuring Azure Focus Export in nOps​

  1. Navigate to the Business Contexts Integrations tab.
  2. Select Azure - FOCUS Exports and click + Azure FOCUS Export.
  3. Enter Configuration Details:
    • Configuration Name - Provide a meaningful and descriptive name for this integration.
    • Storage Account Name - Enter the exact Storage Account Name configured in the previous steps.
    • Storage Account Key - Provide the corresponding Storage Account Key retrieved earlier.
  4. Click Setup Account to finalize and activate the integration.

Additional Resources​