Cloud Architect: Azure Automation Run as Accounts Retiring on 30 September 2023
As cloud architects, we are used to dealing with the constantly shifting landscape of cloud technology. To stay ahead of the curve, we must be aware of the latest developments and changes. One such change is the retiring of Azure Automation Run as Accounts on 30 September 2023. In this blog, we will discuss what these accounts are and what this change means for cloud architects.
What Are Azure Automation Run as Accounts?
Azure Automation Run as Accounts are service accounts that are used for running automation tasks in Azure. They are used to authenticate and authorize automation tasks that are executed on Azure resources such as virtual machines, web apps, and databases. These accounts are used to securely run tasks without requiring individual user accounts.
What Does the Retirement Mean for Cloud Architects?
The retirement of Azure Automation Run as Accounts on 30 September 2023 means that cloud architects must find alternative authentication and authorization solutions for automation tasks. This retirement could have a significant impact on cloud architectures that rely on these accounts for authentication and authorization. To ensure the security and reliability of automation tasks, cloud architects must proactively begin to look at alternative solutions.
What Are Some Alternative Solutions?
There are a few alternative solutions that cloud architects can use in lieu of Azure Automation Run as Accounts. One of the most common alternatives is to use Azure Active Directory (AD) for authentication and authorization. By using Azure AD, cloud architects can control access to resources with role-based access control. In addition, Azure AD can be used to manage users, groups, and applications.
Another alternative is to use Azure Security Center. Azure Security Center provides a centralized view of security posture across all of an organization’s Azure resources. It can be used to monitor for threats, detect and investigate security issues, and take remediation actions. It can also provide authentication and authorization for automation tasks.
Conclusion
The retirement of Azure Automation Run as Accounts on 30 September 2023 is an important development for cloud architects to be aware of. To ensure the security and reliability of automation tasks, cloud architects must proactively begin to look at alternative solutions such as Azure Active Directory and Azure Security Center. By doing so, cloud architects can ensure that their cloud architectures remain secure and reliable.
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Azure Automation Run As accounts retiring on 30 September 2023
1. Azure Automation
2. Run As Accounts
3. Retiring September 20
