Replicate all the resources from one azure account to a another azure account

Gurkirat Singh 0

i want to migrate all the resources from private azure account to a my company azure account ( azure data explorer cluster, event hub namespace, resource group, storage account, log analytics workspace), i have created a new subscription in my company azure account and i want to move everything there. i right now want to create a copy of it in my company account and than later redirect the flow to this company account resources.

I am very new to azure and have very limited knowledge

what could be the best strategy to do this?

do i need to do everything manually means create all the resources manually 1 by 1?

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Pavan Minukuri 520 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-13T22:37:43.54+00:00

Hi Gurkirat Singh
Welcome to Microsoft Q&A Forum, Thanks for asking question here.
Strategy for Migrating Resources from a Private to a Company Azure Account

1.Export Resource Configurations:

For each resource (like Azure Data Explorer, Event Hubs, and Storage Accounts), use the Azure portal to export Resource Manager templates.

To do this, go to the specific resource, click on Automation, and choose Export template. This will generate a JSON file that contains the resource's settings.

2.Edit the Templates:

Review the exported JSON files and make any necessary changes (e.g., update names, regions, or settings).

Ensure that any dependencies between resources are maintained. For example, if an Event Hub is linked to a Storage Account, make sure the Storage Account is created first.

3.Deploy Templates in Your New Subscription:

In your company Azure account, go to the Azure portal and select Create a resource.

Search for Template deployment and choose the option to build your own template. Upload the modified JSON files you edited earlier.

Deploy each resource using these templates to recreate them in your company subscription.

4.Verify Everything Works:

After deploying the resources, check their configurations and connections. Ensure that they are functioning as expected (e.g., Event Hubs should connect to Azure Data Explorer).

5.Redirect Application Traffic:

Once everything is confirmed to be working, update your applications and services to point to the new resources in your company account.

This may involve updating connection strings or endpoint URLs.

6.Clean Up Old Resources:

After you’re sure everything is running smoothly, you can delete the old resources in your private account or keep them temporarily as a backup.

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Pavan Minukuri 520 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-14T16:24:39.68+00:00

Hi Gurkirat Singh
We haven't heard back from you. Please reply if you have any questions in this matter and we will gladly continue the discussion.
Thank you...!

Gurkirat Singh 0 Reputation points

2024-11-15T00:41:46.0333333+00:00

Thanks for replying pavan, just wanted to ask one thing that instead of doing it one resource at a time can i do it for the whole resourcegroup at once?
i mean all my resources are inside a resource group so can i export template for the whole resource group and than build the resources inside resource group at once?

Pavan Minukuri 520 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-15T17:59:16.3033333+00:00

Hi Gurkirat Singh
Thanks for replying...!
Yes, you can definitely export an ARM template for the entire resource group and then use that template to deploy all the resources in the resource group at once.

To export an ARM template for a resource group, you can use the Azure Portal or Azure PowerShell. In the Azure Portal, navigate to the resource group that you want to export, click on the "Export template" button, and then follow the prompts to export the template. In Azure PowerShell, you can use the Export-AzResourceGroup cmdlet to export the template.

Once you have the ARM template, you can modify it as needed to include any additional resources or configuration settings that you require. Then, you can use the Azure Portal, Azure PowerShell, or Azure CLI to deploy the template to your resource group. When you deploy the template, all the resources in the template will be created or updated at once.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Pavan Minukuri 520 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-18T16:52:20.0966667+00:00

Hi Gurkirat Singh
We haven't heard back from you. Please reply if you have any questions in this matter and we will gladly continue the discussion. Thank you

Gurkirat Singh 0 Reputation points

2024-11-18T19:08:09.69+00:00

Hi Pavan, i tried the approach of export template but getting a few errors when i try deploying the resources
what i did is copied the template for each resource at a time and deployed it to the company account where i want to move the resources

Errors i am getting:

- Storage account : Error " uateventhubstorage/Rotatekeys    Values for request parameters are invalid: state. "    As per the template downloaded from private account the rotatekey policy was "disabled" but when i pass it as disabled it give the above error now if i changed it to "enabled" the error was gone but since it was disabled in prod private account resource so i was wondering if we should keep it disabled

- Log Analytics workspace. : Error [concat(parameters('workspaces_eventhublogs_name'), '/LogManagement(', parameters('workspaces_eventhublogs_name'), ')LogManagement|CountIISLogEntriesClientIPAddress')]     Saved Search name matches the pattern '{0}(uateventhublogs){1}' reserved for content provided by Microsoft. Operation Id: '---'

   solved after changed the name of the event

- Log Analytics workspace. : Error {"code":"InvalidParameter","message":"User provided schema is invalid, due to - HttpClient: Response status code does not indicate success - 400 (Bad Request), for request - cms/apiv2/workspaces/----/tables/AzureDiagnostics/validate?intent=PUT, due to reason - [cannot create or migrate AzureDiagnostics table]. Operation Id: '---'"}

removing the schema from the template might solve the issue (because for many other tables i don't see he schema in the template) but should we remove it? along with this many other tables also didn't get created although no error in them and deployment status for those tables was success will they be created when some logs go in them? some eg of those tables are AZMSCustomerManagedKeyUserLogs

- Azure Data Explorer Cluster : Error concat(parameters('namespaces_EventHub_DCIM_externalid'), '/eventhubs/uateventhub-dcim-01')]     [BadRequest] Validation Errors found: table does not exist : table name: datacapture_time

    was the table created manually in the prod account because it is not mentioned in any of the templates i downloaded but it was there in Azure Data Explorer Cluster template?

Pavan Minukuri 520 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-18T20:47:24.7633333+00:00

Gurkirat Singh Thanks for replying,
You are encountering several issues while deploying resources using exported ARM templates in Azure. Let's break down each error and explore potential solutions.

Storage Account: Rotate Key Policy Error

Error: "Values for request parameters are invalid: state."

Details: The rotate key policy is set to "disabled" in the original template but causes an error during deployment.

Solution:

Check Documentation: Review the Azure documentation regarding the rotate key policy for storage accounts to ensure that "disabled" is a valid state for your scenario.

Testing: If setting it to "enabled" resolves the issue, you may need to keep it that way unless you confirm that "disabled" is acceptable in your target environment. Consider checking with Azure support or your organization's policies regarding this setting.

Log Analytics Workspace: Saved Search Name Conflict

Error: "Saved Search name matches the pattern '{0}(uateventhublogs){1}' reserved for content provided by Microsoft."

Resolution: You resolved this by changing the name of the event, which is a valid approach since Azure reserves certain naming patterns. Always ensure custom names do not conflict with reserved patterns.

Log Analytics Workspace: Invalid Schema Error

Error: "User provided schema is invalid... cannot create or migrate AzureDiagnostics table."

Solution:

Schema Removal: If other tables were created successfully without schemas, consider removing the schema from your template. However, confirm whether specific logs require those schemas.

Table Creation on Log Ingestion: Tables like AZMSCustomerManagedKeyUserLogs may not appear until data is ingested. If deployment status shows success, they should be created automatically when logs are sent.

Azure Data Explorer Cluster: Table Not Found Error

Error: "Validation Errors found: table does not exist."

Details: This indicates that a referenced table (e.g., datacapture_time) might not exist in the target environment.

Solution:

Manual Creation Check: Verify if this table was manually created in the production account. If it exists there but not in your template, you may need to create it manually or modify your deployment template to include this table.

Template Review: Ensure all necessary tables are included in your exported templates, especially if they are critical for your application’s functionality.You are encountering several issues while deploying resources using exported ARM templates in Azure. Let's break down each error and explore potential solutions.

let me know if anything required.

Pavan Minukuri 520 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-19T19:21:18.44+00:00

Hi Gurkirat Singh
We haven't heard back from you. Please reply if you have any questions in this matter and we will gladly continue the discussion. Thank you

Gurkirat Singh 0 Reputation points

2024-11-19T23:27:57.88+00:00

regarding this error
3 Log Analytics Workspace: Invalid Schema Error

Error: "User provided schema is invalid... cannot create or migrate AzureDiagnostics table."

Solution:

Schema Removal: If other tables were created successfully without schemas, consider removing the schema from your template. However, confirm whether specific logs require those schemas.

Table Creation on Log Ingestion: Tables like AZMSCustomerManagedKeyUserLogs may not appear until data is ingested. If deployment status shows success, they should be created automatically when logs are sent.

i tried after removing the schema but still got the same error for this table. Is it possible that "AzureDiagnostics" table is a default table and we are not supposed to create it and it will get created automatically when we enable some diagnostics?? otherwise i don't see any valid explanation for this

Pavan Minukuri 520 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-20T18:53:32.53+00:00

Hi Gurkirat Singh Yes, you are correct. The "AzureDiagnostics" table is a default table that is created automatically when you enable diagnostics for an Azure resource.

If you are receiving an error message when trying to create the "AzureDiagnostics" table, it is likely because the table already exists or because the schema you are trying to use is invalid.

To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:

Check to see if the "AzureDiagnostics" table already exists in your Azure resource. If it does, you may need to modify your deployment template to use the existing table instead of creating a new one.

If the "AzureDiagnostics" table does not exist, try removing the schema from your deployment template and deploying it again. The "AzureDiagnostics" table should be created automatically when you enable diagnostics for your Azure resource.

If you continue to receive an error message, you may need to contact Azure Support for further assistance.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.

Pavan Minukuri 520 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-21T16:55:59.7133333+00:00

Hi Gurkirat Singh We haven't heard back from you. Please reply if you have any questions in this matter and we will gladly continue the discussion. Thank you.
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