Azure AI studio: Unable to load Azure AI search service indexes

Question

Hi,

I'm unable to connect to my Azure AI search index from Azure AI studio. I've done the troubleshooting of checking for public access, ensuring my connection API keys work but none have helped. Would love some help here. Thanks

Answer 1

@Power Automate Thanks for asking question!

When selecting an existing Azure Cognitive Search resource the search indices don't load, and the loading wheel spins continuously.

In Azure OpenAI Studio, go to Playground Chat > Add your data (preview) under Assistant setup. Selecting Add a data source opens a modal that allows you to add a data source through either Azure Cognitive Search or Blob Storage.

Selecting the Azure Cognitive Search option and an existing Azure Cognitive Search resource should load the available Azure Cognitive Search indices to select from.

Root cause

To make a generic API call for listing Azure Cognitive Search services, the following call is made:

https://management.azure.com/subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/providers/Microsoft.Search/searchServices?api-version=2021-04-01-Preview

Replace {subscriptionId} with your actual subscription ID.

For this API call, you need a subscription-level scope role. You can use the Reader role for read-only access or the Contributor role for read-write access. If you only need access to Azure Cognitive Search services, you can use the Azure Cognitive Search Service Contributor or Azure Cognitive Search Service Reader roles.

Solution options

• Contact your subscription administrator or owner: Reach out to the person managing your Azure subscription and request the appropriate access. Explain your requirements and the specific role you need (for example, Reader, Contributor, Azure Cognitive Search Service Contributor, or Azure Cognitive Search Service Reader).
• Request subscription-level or resource group-level access: If you need access to specific resources, ask the subscription owner to grant you access at the appropriate level (subscription or resource group). This enables you to perform the required tasks without having access to unrelated resources.
• Use API keys for Azure Cognitive Search: If you only need to interact with the Azure Cognitive Search service, you can request the admin keys or query keys from the subscription owner. These keys allow you to make API calls directly to the search service without needing an Azure RBAC role. Keep in mind that using API keys will bypass the Azure RBAC access control, so use them cautiously and follow security best practices.

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