Create an Azure Connector

This task discusses how to create a connector to send data from Azure to CDO for use in access control policies.

Before you begin

Create an Azure user with at least the privileges discussed in Create an Azure User with Minimal Permissions for the Cisco Secure Dynamic Attributes Connector.

Procedure

Step 1

Log in to CDO.

Step 2

Click Tools & Services > Dynamic Attributes Connector > Connectors.

Step 3

Do any of the following:

  • Add a new connector: click Add icon (add icon), then click the name of the connector.

  • Edit a connector: click Edit icon (edit icon).

  • Delete a connector: click Delete icon (delete icon).

Step 4

Enter the following information.

Value

Description

Name

(Required.) Enter a name to uniquely identify this connector.

Description

Optional description.

Pull Interval

(Default 30 seconds.) Interval at which IP mappings are retrieved from Azure.

The minimum value for Pull Interval is 1 second. You can set the maximum to any value you want. We recommend against setting the minimum to a low value because it can generate a lot of traffic, and, when applicable, can result in your being billed for the traffic.

Subscription Id

(Required.) Enter your Azure subscription ID.

Tenant Id

(Required.) Enter your tenant ID.

Client Id

(Required.) Enter your client ID.

Client Secret

(Required.) Enter your client secret.

Step 5

Click Test and make sure Test connection succeeded is displayed before you save the connector.

Step 6

Click Save.

Step 7

Make sure Ok is displayed in the Status column.