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Discover how to connect a Synapse workspace to an Azure storage account located in a separate resource group using ARM templates. Get practical code examples and steps!
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How to Connect a Synapse Workspace to a Different Resource Group in ARM Templates

Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates offer a powerful way to define and deploy cloud resources. However, one common question developers encounter is: how do you connect a Synapse workspace to a storage account and file system that are located in a different resource group? This can sometimes lead to syntax errors, especially when working with templates written for Azure Synapse and Azure Storage.

In this guide, we’ll explore this issue in depth, providing you with the information you need to successfully create connections between different Azure resources using ARM templates.

Understanding the Problem

When deploying a Synapse workspace that needs to access resources (like a storage account) in another resource group, incorrect syntax or missing parameters can lead to deployment failures. You may receive error messages indicating that the resource cannot be found or that the template reference is invalid.

For example, you might encounter an error similar to:

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Such errors typically occur when you have not properly defined the parameters or resource IDs in your ARM template.

Solution Steps

To successfully connect your Synapse workspace to a storage resource located in a different resource group, you need to follow these structured steps:

Step 1: Define a New Parameter

You must modify your Synapse ARM template to include a new parameter for the resource group where the storage account resides. This parameter will allow you to specify the resource group name during deployment.

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Step 2: Create a Variable for the Resource ID

Next, create a new variable in the template to store the resource ID of the storage account. This variable will later assist in invoking the account's properties.

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Step 3: Update the Synapse Workspace Definition

Change the defaultDataLakeStorage section in the Synapse template to reference the newly created variable that points to the correct storage account. This way, you will access the storage account's endpoints correctly.

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Example Templates

Here is how your combined configurations might look for the storage and Synapse templates:

Example: Storage Template (storage.json)

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Example: Synapse Template (synapse.json)

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Step 4: Deploying the Templates

You can deploy the ARM templates using the Azure CLI commands as shown below:

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Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effortlessly connect your Synapse workspace to a storage account housed in a different resource group. By ensuring you define the correct parameters and variables while adhering to the ARM syntax, you can tackle and overcome common deployment errors.

This guidance should empower you to manage resources across resource groups effectively, maximizing the benefits of cloud infrastructure in your projects. Happy coding!