Azure Data Factory Linked Service Kusto

This page shows how to write Terraform and Azure Resource Manager for Data Factory Linked Service Kusto and write them securely.

azurerm_data_factory_linked_service_kusto (Terraform)

The Linked Service Kusto in Data Factory can be configured in Terraform with the resource name azurerm_data_factory_linked_service_kusto. The following sections describe how to use the resource and its parameters.

Example Usage from GitHub

An example could not be found in GitHub.

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Parameters

The following supported arguments are common across all Azure Data Factory Linked Services:

  • name - (Required) Specifies the name of the Data Factory Linked Service. Changing this forces a new resource to be created. Must be unique within a data factory. See the Microsoft documentation for all restrictions.

  • data_factory_id - (Required) The Data Factory ID in which to associate the Linked Service with. Changing this forces a new resource.

  • description - (Optional) The description for the Data Factory Linked Service.

  • integration_runtime_name - (Optional) The integration runtime reference to associate with the Data Factory Linked Service.

  • annotations - (Optional) List of tags that can be used for describing the Data Factory Linked Service.

  • parameters - (Optional) A map of parameters to associate with the Data Factory Linked Service.

  • additional_properties - (Optional) A map of additional properties to associate with the Data Factory Linked Service.

The following supported arguments are specific to Azure Kusto Linked Service:

  • kusto_endpoint - (Required) The URI of the Kusto Cluster endpoint.

  • kusto_database_name - (Required) The Kusto Database Name.

  • use_managed_identity - (Optional) Whether to use the Data Factory's managed identity to authenticate against the Kusto Database.

  • service_principal_id - (Optional) The service principal id in which to authenticate against the Kusto Database.

  • service_principal_key - (Optional) The service principal key in which to authenticate against the Kusto Database.

  • tenant - (Required) The service principal tenant id or name in which to authenticate against the Kusto Database.

NOTE If service_principal_id is used, service_principal_key and tenant is also required.

NOTE One of Managed Identity authentication and Service Principal authentication must be set.

The following attributes are exported:

  • id - The ID of the Data Factory Linked Service.

Explanation in Terraform Registry

Manages a Linked Service (connection) between a Kusto Cluster and Azure Data Factory.

Tips: Best Practices for The Other Azure Data Factory Resources

In addition to the azurerm_data_factory, Azure Data Factory has the other resources that should be configured for security reasons. Please check some examples of those resources and precautions.

risk-label

azurerm_data_factory

Ensure to disable public access

It is better to disable public access for Data Factory, which is enabled as default.

Review your Azure Data Factory settings

In addition to the above, there are other security points you should be aware of making sure that your .tf files are protected in Shisho Cloud.

Microsoft.DataFactory/factories/linkedservices (Azure Resource Manager)

The factories/linkedservices in Microsoft.DataFactory can be configured in Azure Resource Manager with the resource name Microsoft.DataFactory/factories/linkedservices. The following sections describe how to use the resource and its parameters.

Example Usage from GitHub

An example could not be found in GitHub.

Parameters

  • apiVersion required - string
  • name required - string

    The linked service name.

  • properties required
      • additionalProperties optional - object

        Unmatched properties from the message are deserialized this collection

      • annotations optional - array

        List of tags that can be used for describing the linked service.

      • connectVia optional
          • parameters optional - object

            An object mapping parameter names to argument values.

          • referenceName required - string

            Reference integration runtime name.

          • type required - string

            Type of integration runtime.

      • description optional - string

        Linked service description.

      • parameters optional - undefined

        Definition of all parameters for an entity.

  • type required - string

Frequently asked questions

What is Azure Data Factory Linked Service Kusto?

Azure Data Factory Linked Service Kusto is a resource for Data Factory of Microsoft Azure. Settings can be wrote in Terraform.