A: Following prerequisites are needed to authorize CloudMonix thru ARM


  • Step 1: Find out your Azure Tenant.  This is the default Azure AD Domain Name.  See Step 1 below to see instructions
  • Step 2: Ensure that this user account is capable of creating Service Principals in your Azure AD.  A Global Administrator or Limited Administrator (with Service Administration privilege) directory role is usually needed.  See Step 2 below for instructions
  • Step 3: Ensure that this user has Owner permissions in the Azure Subscription that needs to be monitored.  See Step 3 below for instructions


Step 1 - How to find out your Azure AD Tenant (Domain name)

  • Open Azure Portal @ https://portal.azure.com
  • Open Azure Active Directory blade and navigate to Domain names
  • Make a note of the Primary domain name.  This is your Azure tenant!



Step 2 - Ensure your Azure account has Administrative permissions in your Azure AD

  • Open Azure Portal - https://portal.azure.com
  • Open Azure Active Directory blade, navigate to Users and Groups and click on All users
  • Find the Azure user account and open it.  Validate and ensure domain role is Global Administrator or Limited Administrator (with Service Administration privilege to create Service Principals and assign permissions) role by clicking on Directory Role


Step 3 - Ensure your Azure AD user has access to Azure Subscription

  • Open Azure Portal - https://portal.azure.com
  • Open Subscription blade and pick Azure Subscription that needs to be monitored
  • Open Access Control (IAM) blade (usually 2nd from the top)
  • Ensure that Azure AD user has Owner access to Azure subscription that needs to be monitored
  • Again note: This user account will only be used during Setup Wizard stage to create the Service Principal object in your Azure AD