APIM Instance Stuck in Activating State

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APIM Instance Stuck in Activating State

Steve Verboven 0

The APIM instance is currently stuck in the activating state. Attempts to delete it have been unsuccessful. Is there any method to force the deletion of this instance?

Loknathsatyasaivarma Mahali 2,690 Reputation points Moderator

2025-04-04T18:22:16.5266667+00:00

Hello Steve Verboven,

Does the issue still persist? If YES, could you please check the Private message and provide the required details to troubleshoot the issue further.
Loknathsatyasaivarma Mahali 2,690 Reputation points Moderator

2025-04-07T20:11:06.7133333+00:00

Hello Steve Verboven,

Just checking to see if you had a chance to review the previous message and provide the required information, as it will help us troubleshoot the issue further.
Loknathsatyasaivarma Mahali 2,690 Reputation points Moderator

2025-04-08T19:38:41.9733333+00:00

Hello Steve Verboven,

Thanks for raising your concerns on private message.

To establish a secure private link between Azure Front Door Premium and API Management, your APIM instance must be deployed within an Azure Virtual Network, either in External VNet mode or Internal VNet mode. You then configure a Private Link connection from Front Door to your APIM instance and approve the connection on the APIM side. This creates a private communication channel over the Azure backbone network, enhancing security. APIM in "None" mode uses public endpoints, negating the benefits of a private link. While "Internal" mode restricts access, Private Link is the mechanism that allows Front Door, an external service, to securely connect to the private IP of your internal APIM.

Also, for your reference please check this document1 and document2.
Loknathsatyasaivarma Mahali 2,690 Reputation points Moderator

2025-04-09T20:54:39.4766667+00:00

Hello Steve Verboven,

Just checking into see if the above provided information helps you in better understanding and solves your concern, if you have any further concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.
Steve Verboven 0 Reputation points

2025-04-10T08:11:00.9333333+00:00

Hello @Loknathsatyasaivarma Mahali ,

I already have the private link with the apim in "None". But when i want to put my apim in "internal" or "External" mode it says it is not possible to use a private link ( probably because i do not have a private dns?) i am doing this with Terraform. The setup works but i would want to use the "internal" mode to have my apim secured by the vnet but then i would probably need to use a nat gateway or app gateway to get to frontdoor and my backend api who is publicly available (making a PoC for my internship )
Loknathsatyasaivarma Mahali 2,690 Reputation points Moderator

2025-04-10T22:59:52.67+00:00
Hello Steve Verboven,

When you switch the APIM mode to "internal," it requires the APIM instance to be placed within a Virtual Network (VNet) for increased security. This typically necessitates proper DNS resolution within the VNet. Since your backend API is publicly available, you will need to use a NAT Gateway or Application Gateway to allow communication between the APIM instance in the VNet and the public backend API.

To address this issue, you can consider the following steps:

Create a VNet and place your APIM instance in the VNet for internal mode.

Configure DNS resolution within your VNet, either using Azure Private DNS Zones or custom DNS servers, to ensure APIM can resolve necessary endpoints.

Use a NAT Gateway or Application Gateway to provide outbound connectivity from your APIM subnet to the public internet, allowing communication with your backend API.

Configure routing and Network Security Groups to ensure proper communication flow between the APIM subnet and the internet, as well as any internal resources.
Loknathsatyasaivarma Mahali 2,690 Reputation points Moderator

2025-04-11T23:30:24.5566667+00:00

Hello Steve Verboven,

Just checking into see if the above provided information helps you in better understanding, if you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.
Loknathsatyasaivarma Mahali 2,690 Reputation points Moderator

2025-04-14T19:58:12.25+00:00

Hello Steve Verboven,

We wanted to follow up on the issue you encountered. Please let us know if it's resolved or if you need further assistance.