Azure Integration

What it does

  • Connect Azure so VDF can help with cloud resource management, cost analysis, and infrastructure insights. VDF can access your Azure subscriptions and provide intelligent recommendations for resource optimization.

Adding the App

  1. In VDF, go to Integrations → Microsoft → Azure → Connect.
  2. Sign in with your Microsoft account and grant access to VDF.
  3. You'll be redirected back to VDF. Select your Azure subscriptions.
  4. Confirm the connection shows "Connected" for your selected subscriptions.

Usage

Prerequisites:

  • An active VDF account and Azure account with subscription access.
  • Recommended: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to authorize Microsoft apps and access Azure resources.

After connecting:

  • VDF can access your Azure subscriptions and resource information.
  • You can analyze resource usage and get cost optimization recommendations.
  • Infrastructure insights become available for AI-powered analysis and reporting.

Use in VDF (examples):

  1. Ask in chat: "Show me the most expensive Azure resources this month and suggest cost optimizations."
  2. Ask: "Analyze resource utilization and identify underused resources."
  3. Ask: "Generate a security report for my Azure resources and highlight potential vulnerabilities."
  4. Ask: "Find all resources that haven't been used in the last 30 days and suggest cleanup actions."

Removing the App

There are two parts: disconnect in VDF and remove access in Microsoft.

  • Disconnect in VDF (stops processing immediately):

    1. In VDF, go to Integrations → Microsoft → Azure → Disconnect.
    2. This removes your active Microsoft authorization from VDF and stops Azure access.

  • Remove access in Microsoft (Account settings):

    1. Open your Microsoft account → Security → App permissions.
    2. Find "VDF" (or your app name) and select it.
    3. Click Remove access.

Potential implications of removal:

  • VDF will no longer be able to access your Azure resources.
  • Existing VDF artifacts (reports, insights) remain available until deleted per your workspace retention settings.
  • Any stored authorization tokens are revoked; future Azure access is blocked.

Tips

  • Start with specific subscriptions if you have access to many Azure subscriptions.
  • Use VDF to generate comprehensive cost and security reports.
  • You can change your subscription selection anytime in the Microsoft integration settings.

Examples and use cases

  • Cost Management:
    • "Show me the top 10 most expensive resources and suggest cost optimizations."
    • "Analyze spending trends and forecast next month's costs."
  • Resource Optimization:
    • "Identify underused resources that can be downsized or terminated."
    • "Find resources that haven't been used in the last 30 days."
  • Security Analysis:
    • "Generate a security report highlighting potential vulnerabilities."
    • "Identify resources with public access that should be secured."

Prompt categories

Category Examples
Cost Management "Show expensive resources and cost optimization suggestions"
Resource Optimization "Identify underused and unused resources"
Security Analysis "Generate security reports and vulnerability analysis" 
graph LR
  A["Azure Cloud"] --> V["VDF AI"]
  V --> C["Cost Management"]
  V --> R["Resource Optimization"]
  V --> S["Security Analysis"]

Troubleshooting

  • Authorization errors: Start the connection from VDF → Integrations → Microsoft → Azure. Ensure your Microsoft account can grant the requested permissions.
  • Subscription access issues: Confirm you have the right permissions in Azure and that the subscriptions are accessible.
  • Resource access problems: Verify you have the necessary permissions to read the required resources in Azure.
  • API limitations: Some Azure APIs may have rate limits or require additional permissions.

FAQ

  • Which Azure subscriptions can VDF access? — VDF can access subscriptions where you have appropriate permissions.
  • Can I change the selected subscriptions? — Yes, you can update your subscription selection in the integration settings.
  • What happens to my data if I disconnect? — VDF stops accessing Azure. Generated artifacts in VDF remain until you delete them.
  • Do I need specific Azure permissions? — Yes, you need permissions to read the resources you want to analyze.

Contact Support

  • Email: support@vdf.ai
  • Hours: Mon–Fri, 09:00–18:00 UTC
  • First response SLA: Within 1 business day
  • To open a case: Email us with your workspace name, Microsoft email, and a brief description of the issue.