Configuring Azure Service Connections in Azure DevOps for Resource Group Management

Azure DevOps provides seamless integration with various Azure services through Service Connections. A service connection allows Azure DevOps pipelines to securely authenticate and interact with Azure resources. The image provided highlights the setup for an Azure Resource Manager (ARM) service connection specifically configured to manage resources within a specific resource group — lab-rg.

In this article, we’ll walk through the steps shown in the screenshot for configuring an Azure Resource Manager service connection in Azure DevOps, explain its components, and discuss the significance of using such a service connection in your DevOps pipelines.

What is an Azure Service Connection?

An Azure Service Connection in Azure DevOps is a link that enables Azure DevOps pipelines to securely connect to Azure resources. With a properly configured service connection, you can use Azure Pipelines to automate deployments, infrastructure management, and resource monitoring within Azure.

Configuring an Azure Resource Manager Service Connection

The screenshot demonstrates the process of editing or configuring a service connection in Azure DevOps. The selected…