Is it possible to deploy Azure VM extension for SAP solutions using Azure Policy?

Jakub Chwała 0

Hi,

I would like to deploy Azure VM extension for SAP solutions at scale with Azure Policy.

I didn't found one, so I'm wondering if there is any blocker for creating such policy? Any Azure Policy limitations or any steps within SAP Extension deployment process which makes that not possible?

Thanks

Jake

Akshay kumar Mandha 1,655 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-08-22T12:52:03.0566667+00:00

Hi Jakub Chwała,
Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A forum.

I understand you’re looking to deploy Azure VM extensions for SAP solutions at scale using Azure Policy. However, Azure Policy isn't designed for directly deploying VM extensions; its main role is to enforce and manage compliance rules for Azure resources.

Here’s a better approach for what you’re trying to achieve:

Azure Automation: Automate deployment and configuration of VM extensions with runbooks. These can be scheduled or triggered as needed. Check this Azure Automation documentation.

Azure DevOps: Use CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of SAP extensions, integrating with your development processes. Please refer this document Azure DevOps.

Custom Scripts: Use Azure CLI or PowerShell scripts to deploy and configure extensions. You can automate these scripts with Azure Automation. Refer to the Azure PowerShell documentation.

Azure Custom Script Extension: Run scripts on VMs for configuration and installation. Learn more about the Custom Script Extension.

While Azure Policy won’t handle the deployment itself, it can enforce compliance for VM configurations. Use it alongside Azure Automation or scripts for managing SAP extensions

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Thank you!
Ash G 360 Reputation points

2024-08-23T03:26:32.1066667+00:00

I can't say for definite if the extension you want can be deployed by policy but to deploy something using a policy you can use "deployifnotexist" https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/governance/policy/samples/pattern-deploy-resources
Jakub Chwała 0 Reputation points

2024-08-23T08:32:08.0833333+00:00

@Akshay kumar Mandha It is definitely possible to deploy VM extensions :)

The question I had was is it possible to install that particular SAP extension.
Akshay kumar Mandha 1,655 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-08-23T11:40:09.9566667+00:00

Hi Jakub Chwała,
Thank you for reaching out again

As per your question you can achieve by following this document https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sap/workloads/vm-extension-for-sap

And also, If you had chance, could you please check Prashant Kumar suggests a specific approach for achieving your goal. According to him, you can follow a certain method to accomplish the task document

If you found it helpful, please click "Upvote" on the post to let us know. If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

Thank you!
Akshay kumar Mandha 1,655 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-08-26T11:49:33.71+00:00

Hi Jakub Chwała,
Just checking in to see if you had a chance to see my comment to your question.

If it was helpful, please click "Upvote" on his post to let us know. If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

Thank You.

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Prashant Kumar 780 Reputation points Microsoft Employee

2024-08-23T10:42:49.21+00:00

Hi Jakub

You can create custom policy with Deployifnotexists effect to deploy SAP extensions for VM.

SAP extension reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sap/workloads/vm-extension-for-sap-new. It has examples of PowerShell, CLI, Terraform.

SAP configurations can be taken from the above link for ARM template being used in policy.

Sample Built-in policy that can be updated with SAP extension configuration in the ARM template code: Configure Dependency agent on Azure Arc enabled Linux servers
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