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Azure Subscription Monitoring Via Proxy Fails to Discover Objects (SCOM 2012 R2 UR3)

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Hi all,
We are trying to configure Azure Subscription monitoring for a client who is running SCOM 2012 R2 UR3 (behind a proxy server).
I have configured the following:
- Created and uploaded management certificate to Azure
- Configured "Windows Azure Run As Profile Proxy" with an account to authenticate to Proxy server.
- Confirmed access to URL https://management.core.windows.net is allowed via the proxy.
- Updated the "Microsoft.EnterpriseManagement.Monitoring.Console.exe.config" file so the console is able to use proxy server during adding the subscription (Ref: http://dynamicdatacenter.wordpress.com/2012/09/27/authenticate-scom-console-on-a-proxy/)
- After the above configuration, I was able to successfully use the certificate to add the subscriptions via the console (Administration -> Windows Azure -> Add subscription).
- Looking at the Management Pack guide, this should allow objects to be discovered. As per the guide, I've checked "Monitoring -> Windows Azure -> Azure Resource Inventory -> Other Azure Inventory -> Discovered Deployments" and it's showing up blank (it's been over a week since the subscriptions were added).
- Apart from the Subscription itself, no other objects show up (Cloud Services, Storage, Virtual Machines etc.).
- This prevents configuring the next step (which is to enable monitoring of the discovered objects)
We have been able to configure this in our test environment without any issues (all objects get discovered) but the only difference is we're not going through a proxy server.
Has anyone else been able to get Azure Subscription monitoring to work via a proxy or know all Ports/URLs required for this to work?
Thanks, Channa
- Edited by Channa G Wednesday, November 26, 2014 12:19 AM
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 11:20 PM
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Channa,
I was unable to find documentation specific to the topic you mentioned. I see a couple of walkthrough for monitoring azure:
- Walkthrough to Configure System Center Management Pack for Windows Azure Fabric Preview for SCOM 2012 SP1 (with a MetricsHub Bonus): http://blogs.msdn.com/b/walterm/archive/2013/04/13/first-impressions-on-system-center-management-pack-for-windows-azure-fabric-preview-for-scom-2012-sp1.aspx
- Monitoring Windows Azure with System Center Operations Manager 2012 – GET ME STARTED!http://blogs.technet.com/b/cbernier/archive/2013/10/23/monitoring-windows-azure-with-system-center-operations-manager-2012-get-me-started.aspx
Also, you may want to check the MS Settings
- How to Configure the Internet Proxy Settings for a Management Server: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh456443.aspx
I hope this helps!
Jose
- Marked as answer by Yan Li_ Thursday, December 25, 2014 7:44 AM
Thursday, December 18, 2014 8:48 PM
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Hi Channa,
Here is a similar thread for your reference:
In addition, please also go through the below article:
Part 4- Monitor Azure with System center Operation Manager (SCOM)
Regards,
Yan Li
Regards, Yan Li
Thursday, November 27, 2014 6:15 AM -
Hi Yan Li,
Thanks for the reply. I have read through the thread in the first link and confirmed what was configured.
The information provided in the second link is out of date and no longer relevant (as the settings and options are different on the current Azure Management Pack).
I believe my configuration is correct (as it works as intended on a non-proxy environment).
The only issue at the moment is the lack of documentation by Microsoft on the connection requirements. The MP documentation mentions the server will require "full Internet access" but doesn't provide any specifics. It's also not possible to grant full open access to a server in certain customer environments (which is what I'm facing currently).
If anyone have been able to successfully discover Azure objects in a proxy/locked down environment, I would really like to confirm which URLs/IPs/Ports were enabled be able to discover Azure resources.
Regards, Channa
Monday, December 1, 2014 12:17 PM -
Channa,
I was unable to find documentation specific to the topic you mentioned. I see a couple of walkthrough for monitoring azure:
- Walkthrough to Configure System Center Management Pack for Windows Azure Fabric Preview for SCOM 2012 SP1 (with a MetricsHub Bonus): http://blogs.msdn.com/b/walterm/archive/2013/04/13/first-impressions-on-system-center-management-pack-for-windows-azure-fabric-preview-for-scom-2012-sp1.aspx
- Monitoring Windows Azure with System Center Operations Manager 2012 – GET ME STARTED!http://blogs.technet.com/b/cbernier/archive/2013/10/23/monitoring-windows-azure-with-system-center-operations-manager-2012-get-me-started.aspx
Also, you may want to check the MS Settings
- How to Configure the Internet Proxy Settings for a Management Server: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh456443.aspx
I hope this helps!
Jose
- Marked as answer by Yan Li_ Thursday, December 25, 2014 7:44 AM
Thursday, December 18, 2014 8:48 PM