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Unable to See Links Between Azure Resources in Resource Visualizer After Deploying with Bicep
Hiten Samalia
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I'm deploying a stack using Bicep and GitHub Actions. The deployment process involves using the azure/bicep-deploy@v2 GitHub Action with whatif first and then the actual deployment.
However, after the deployment, I am unable to see the links between various Azure resources in the Resource Visualizer. I tried using the Azure CLI Resource Link feature, but it doesn't seem to resolve the issue.
Interestingly, I can see some hidden links between my Function App and Application Insights, but I'm not sure how they were created. Additionally, I can see the links (lines/connections) between resources during the development of my Bicep file, using the dependsOn property to define relationships etc., but these connections don't show up in the Resource Visualizer post-deployment.
Steps I have taken:
Deployed using Bicep in a GitHub Action with the azure/bicep-deploy@v2 action.Ran whatif to preview the deployment and then executed the actual deployment.Used the Azure CLI command for linking resources, but no visible change in the Resource Visualizer.
Has anyone encountered a similar issue or could provide guidance on how to correctly visualize and manage these links in the Azure Resource Visualizer after deploying resources with Bicep?
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Srinivasa Reddy Jaggavarapu 455 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff2025-03-27T20:04:45.92+00:00 Hi Hiten Samalia,
You are having trouble visualizing the links between your Azure resources in the Resource Visualizer after deploying with Bicep. It seems like you have already taken some good steps to investigate and troubleshoot the issue, and it could be caused by a few reasons:
Make sure that the relationships between resources are properly configured in your Bicep templates. For example, if a resource depends on another, use the
dependsOnproperty to explicitly define it. While this won’t show links in the visualizer, it ensures the deployment order.Certain relationships in the Resource Visualizer are inferred based on tags or specific configurations. For instance, the connection between a Virtual Network and a Subnet is based on explicit configurations. Check your deployed resources properties to confirm these settings. The Resource Visualizer doesn’t display every possible connection and review the supported types of relationships it can visualize.
Use tools like Azure Resource Graph Explorer to query and visualize relationships in more detail if the built-in Resource Visualizer doesn’t meet your needs: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/governance/resource-graph/overview
If using
az resource linkdidn’t resolve the issue, verify that the link creation commands are correctly targeting the resources. For example:az resource link create --source /subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/resourceGroups/{resourceGroupName}/providers/{resourceType}/{resourceName} --target /subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/resourceGroups/{resourceGroupName}/providers/{resourceType}/{resourceName}Ensure both resources exist, and the specified IDs are correct. More details here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/resource/link?view=azure-cli-latest
Hope the above provided information help you resolve the issue, if you have any further concerns or queries, please feel free to reach out to us.
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Srinivasa Reddy Jaggavarapu 455 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
2025-03-28T19:27:03.57+00:00 Hi Hiten Samalia,
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Hiten Samalia 20 Reputation points
2025-03-29T08:06:08.1+00:00 Hi Srinivasa Reddy Jaggavarapu,
Thanks for your solution, I tried the same and got the following output:
I looked into the help and found that we need to add
--linkinstead of--sourcewith additional/providers/Microsoft.Resources/links/{LinkName}, also with--notesas can be seen below:
So I ran the following command:
However, even after this I went to the resource visualizer at the resource group level to see the relationship between app insights and the function app as seen below there was no relationship established:
PS: I removed sensitive information from the screenshots.
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Srinivasa Reddy Jaggavarapu 455 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
2025-03-31T14:26:51.9833333+00:00 Hi Hiten Samalia,
I understand the trouble seeing the connections between your Azure resources in the Resource Visualizer after deploying with Bicep, please follow additional insights and possible solutions to help resolve the issue
Make sure that the relationships between resources are correctly defined in your Bicep templates. Using the
dependsOnproperty is essential for establishing deployment order, but it may not always reflect in the Resource Visualizer.Certain connections in the Resource Visualizer are inferred based on specific configurations or tags. For example, connections between a Virtual Network and a Subnet require explicit settings. Review the properties of your deployed resources to confirm these configurations.
If the built-in Resource Visualizer does not meet your needs, consider using Azure Resource Graph Explorer. This tool allows you to query and visualize relationships in more detail, which might help you understand the connections better.
When using the
az resource linkcommand, ensure that you are correctly specifying the parameters. The command should include--linkinstead of--source, along with the appropriate link name and notes. Verify that both resources exist and that the IDs are accurate.For further clarification on linking resources and understanding the visualizer's limitations, you can refer to the Azure documentation. This will provide you with a deeper understanding of how relationships are established and visualized.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/bicep/quickstart-create-bicep-use-visual-studio-code?tabs=azure-cli#visualize-resources
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/templates/frequently-asked-questions#can-i-still-use-custom-script-extensions-and-desired-state-configuration-dscHope the above provided information help you resolve the issue, if you have any further concerns or queries, please feel free to reach out to us.
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Srinivasa Reddy Jaggavarapu 455 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
2025-04-01T08:56:34.0066667+00:00 Hi Hiten Samalia,
Just checking in to see if above information was helpful. If you have any further updates on this issue, please feel free to post back
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Hiten Samalia 20 Reputation points
2025-04-02T05:37:32.1633333+00:00 Hey Srinivasa Reddy Jaggavarapu,
Still no success, with bicep I can see the resources in the visualizer but not upon deployment, as stated earlier
az resource linkalso did not give the expected results. -
Srinivasa Reddy Jaggavarapu 455 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
2025-04-03T09:56:32.81+00:00 Hi Hiten Samalia,
The deployment stack service doesn't yet have an Azure portal graphical user interface (GUI). To view the managed resources inside a deployment stack, use the following Azure CLI commands to view managed resources at the resource group scope:
az stack group list --name '<deployment-stack-name>' --resource-group '<resource-group-name>' --output 'json'In the Azure portal, open the resource group that contains the deployment stacks.
1.From the left menu, select
Deployment stacks.
2. Select one of the deployment stacks to view the managed resources of the deployment stack.
If you need any further assist do let me know. -
Srinivasa Reddy Jaggavarapu 455 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
2025-04-04T08:38:57.5566667+00:00 Hi Hiten Samalia,
Just checking in to see if above information was helpful. If you have any further updates on this issue, please feel free to post back
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Srinivasa Reddy Jaggavarapu 455 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
2025-04-07T02:24:13.0666667+00:00 Hi Hiten Samalia,
Just checking in to see if above information was helpful. If you have any further updates on this issue, please feel free to post back
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