Azure Networks IP Group pattern-based discovery

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  • Updated June 16, 2026
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    Summary of Azure Networks IP Group pattern-based discovery

    The Azure Networks IP Group pattern-based discovery enables ServiceNow customers to discover and map Azure network IP groups within their cloud environment. This discovery is part of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application and requires updating to the latest version from the ServiceNow Store to ensure accurate identification of Azure services.

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    Key Features

    • Pattern Activation: The Azure Networks IP Group pattern is disabled by default. Starting with Visibility Content version 6.28.0, enabling or disabling patterns does not count as customization, allowing continued updates post-upgrade while retaining the last active settings.
    • Discovery Schedule Configuration for GovCloud: To discover Azure GovCloud (US) resources, specific datacenter URLs must be used when setting up Azure service accounts.
    • Data Population: Discovery populates data into both CMDB and non-CMDB tables:
      • Non-CMDB Tables: When running the Azure - Networks IP Group - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern, data is stored in non-CMDB Azure tables accessible under All > Configuration > Azure.
      • CMDB Tables: The Cloud Resource [cmdbcicmpresource] table is populated with key attributes such as install status, operational status, location, name, object ID, and resource type (set as microsoft.network/ipgroups).
    • CI Relationships: The pattern establishes important configuration item relationships, including:
      • Resource Group contains Cloud Resource
      • Cloud Resource hosted on Azure Datacenter
      • Azure Networks IP Group references Cloud Resource
    • Azure Tag Discovery: The pattern collects Azure tags and stores them in the Key Value [cmdbkeyvalue] table, capturing tag names and their values.

    Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers

    • Enables comprehensive discovery and mapping of Azure network IP groups, improving visibility into your Azure cloud infrastructure.
    • Supports compliance and governance by accurately relating IP groups to resource groups and datacenters.
    • Facilitates enriched CMDB data with operational and install statuses, allowing better lifecycle management.
    • Provides flexibility to discover Azure GovCloud environments with correct service account configuration.
    • Ensures Azure resource tagging information is captured, supporting asset management and reporting.

    Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns finds Azure services on your cloud environment. Discovering some of these resources may require updating to the latest version of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application from the ServiceNow Store.

    Pattern-based discovery and mapping requirements

    Verify the Microsoft Azure discovery prerequisites
    For more information, see the prerequisites section in Microsoft Azure Cloud components discovery using patterns.
    Enable the relevant pattern
    The pattern for this service is disabled by default. Starting with Visibility Content version 6.28.0, activating or deactivating a pattern won't be considered a customization, and it will continue to receive updates. Patterns that were previously activated or deactivated will reset to the latest predefined version after upgrading while retaining the last active field value. For more information on enabling patterns, see Activate a disabled pattern.
    Configure the Discovery schedule to support GovCloud
    Discovering Azure GovCloud (US) accounts requires using a datacenter URL when setting up an Azure service account. For more information, see Set up Azure service accounts.

    Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in both CMDB and non-CMDB tables.

    Data stored in non-CMDB tables

    Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the non-CMDB table when running the Azure - Networks IP Group - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern.

    You can review the non-CMDB Azure tables by navigating to All > Configuration > Azure. You can also search the navigation filter for the specific pattern name.

    Table 1. Azure Networks - IP Group [cmdb_azure_networks_ip_group]
    Field Description
    Location [location] The geographic region where the resource is hosted.
    Object Id [object_id] A unique identifier for the resource within Azure.
    Resource Group [resource_group] Name of the resource group.
    Subscription ID [subscription_id] The subscription ID.
    Tenant ID [tenant_id] The identifier for the Azure Active Directory tenant associated with the resource.
    Configuration Item [configuration_item] References the Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource] table.

    Data stored in CMDB tables

    Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the CMDB when running the Azure - Networks IP Group - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern.

    Table 2. Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource]
    Field Description
    Install Status [install_status] Install status of the resource. Default value is Installed.
    Location [location] The geographic region where the resource is hosted.
    Name [name] The name assigned to the resource.
    Object ID [object_id] A unique identifier for the resource within Azure.
    Operational status [operational_status] Operational status of the resource. Default value is Operational.
    Resource type [resource_type] Type of resource. The value is set to microsoft.network/ipgroups.

    CI relationships

    The pattern creates these relationships to support discovery.

    CI Relationship CI
    Resource Group [cmdb_ci_resource_group] Contains::Contained by Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource]
    Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource] Hosted on::Hosts Azure Datacenter [cmdb_ci_azure_datacenter]
    Azure Networks - IP Group [cmdb_azure_networks_ip_group] References Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource]

    Azure tag discovery

    The pattern collects tags and populates them in the Key Value [cmdb_key_value] table.
    Table 3. Key Value [cmdb_key_value]
    Field Description
    Key [key] Tag name.
    Value [value] Tag value.