Clarify read replica Entra admin permissions banner#11356
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MarkvanMents merged 1 commit intoJun 15, 2026
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Improve documentation to explicitly state that network access to the primary database is blocked by NSG rules. Suggested by: Marcel Groeneweg (Aiden) Context: Partner confusion during DFG read replica setup
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@katarzyna-koltun-mx Could you please merge this when you're back at the helm? No rush.... |
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Thanks for the PR - and the comprehensive description of why it is needed.
Rewording looks good. I'll approve and merge as Kasia is away today.
@katarzyna-koltun-mx FYI
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Summary
Improves documentation banner clarity for the Direct Database Access (read replica) feature to prevent confusion about Entra admin permissions.
Problem
Partners and customers were confused about why Service Principals need to be added as Entra Admin on the primary database just to get read-only access to the read replica. It appeared as though everyone needed full admin rights on production.
Solution
Adds an explicit clarifying sentence to the existing banner stating that network access to the primary database is blocked by NSG rules, ensuring only the read replica can be accessed despite having admin rights in the database.
Changes
File:
content/en/docs/deployment/mx-azure/configuration/mx-azure-direct-database-access.mdBefore:
After:
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Testing
Documentation change only - no code changes.