Azure App Configuration store pattern-based discovery

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  • Updated June 16, 2026
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    Summary of Azure App Configuration store pattern-based discovery

    The Azure App Configuration store pattern-based discovery in ServiceNow enables automated detection and mapping of Azure App Configuration resources within your cloud environment. This feature is part of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application, which helps you maintain an accurate and up-to-date CMDB by discovering Azure services and related resources. It supports extended inventory collection and relationship mapping for Azure App Configuration stores.

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    Key Features

    • Pattern Activation: The Azure App Configuration pattern is disabled by default. Starting with Visibility Content version 6.28.0, activating or deactivating this pattern will not be treated as a customization, ensuring smooth updates without losing activation status.
    • Discovery Prerequisites: Requires Microsoft Azure discovery prerequisites to be met, including proper setup of Azure service accounts and configuration of discovery schedules, especially for GovCloud environments.
    • Data Population: The pattern populates data into both CMDB and non-CMDB tables, providing detailed inventory and configuration information.
    • CMDB Table (Cloud Resource): Stores essential attributes such as install status, location, name, object ID, operational status, and resource type (specifically microsoft.appconfiguration/configurationstores).
    • Non-CMDB Table (Azure App Configuration Configuration Store): Captures detailed resource properties including authentication mode, endpoint URL, key vault properties, provisioning state, resource group, SKU, subscription ID, tenant ID, and private link delegation settings.
    • Relationships: Automatically creates relationships between Azure App Configuration stores, resource groups, and Azure datacenters to support comprehensive discovery and mapping.
    • Tag Discovery: Collects Azure tags associated with the configuration stores and stores them in the Key Value table for enhanced filtering and reporting.

    Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers

    • Automates discovery of Azure App Configuration stores, reducing manual inventory efforts and improving accuracy.
    • Provides visibility into configuration details and operational status directly within ServiceNow CMDB.
    • Supports compliance and governance by tracking resource properties such as purge protection and private link delegation.
    • Enables richer service mapping by establishing relationships with Azure resource groups and datacenters.
    • Facilitates tagging strategy management by capturing and storing Azure tags, helping with asset categorization and reporting.

    Implementation Considerations

    • Ensure Microsoft Azure discovery prerequisites are met before enabling the pattern.
    • Activate the pattern through the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application as it is disabled by default.
    • Configure discovery schedules to accommodate specific Azure environments like GovCloud by using appropriate datacenter URLs.
    • Review both CMDB and non-CMDB tables to access complete discovery data and resource attributes.

    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

    The Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the non-CMDB table when running the Azure - App Configuration Configuration Store - 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 App Configuration - Configuration Store [cmdb_azure_app_configuration_configuration_store]
    Field Description
    Authentication Mode [authentication_mode] The method or strategy used for authenticating access.
    Disable Local Auth [disable_local_auth] Indicates whether local authentication methods are disabled.
    Enable Purge Protection [enable_purge_protection] Indicates if purge protection is enabled for the resource.
    Endpoint [endpoint] The URL endpoint through which the service is accessed.
    Key Vault Properties [key_vault_properties] Properties related to the configuration of Key Vault services.
    Location [location] The Azure region where the resource is deployed.
    Object Id [object_id] The unique identifier of the resource.
    Private Link Delegation [private_link_delegation] Configurations related to the delegation of private links.
    Provisioning State [provisioning_state] The current state of the resource provisioning process.
    Resource Group [resource_group] Name of the resource group.
    SKU Name [sku_name] The stock keeping unit (SKU) representing the pricing tier of the resource.
    Subscription ID [subscription_id] The subscription ID.
    Tenant ID [tenant_id] The unique identifier of the Azure Active Directory tenant.
    Configuration Item [configuration_item] References the Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource] table.

    Data stored in CMDB tables

    The Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the CMDB when running the Azure - App Configuration Configuration Store - 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 Azure region where the resource is deployed.
    Name [name] The name assigned to the resource.
    Object ID [object_id] The unique identifier of the resource.
    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.appconfiguration/configurationstores.

    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 App Configuration - Configuration Store [cmdb_azure_app_configuration_configuration_store] 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.