Azure Policy remediation is the automatic rectification process of non-compliant resources or configurations to align them with established policies. It’s a proactive approach that aids in policy enforcement and ensures resources adhere to the desired standards and configurations.
When Azure Policy appraises resources and spots non-compliance, it can trigger remediation actions to automatically rectify the issue. These actions could be predefined scripts or configurations that are implemented to correct the non-compliant resource. The actions might entail modifying configurations, integrating missing components, or applying particular settings.
Azure Policy presents various remediation options, including automatic and on-demand remediation:
- Automatic Remediation: In this case, Azure Policy auto-applies the specified remediation action as soon as non-compliance is identified. It instantly corrects the resource without needing manual intervention.
- On-Demand Remediation: This option permits you to manually activate the remediation process. You can evaluate the non-compliant resources identified by Azure Policy and instigate the remediation action as necessary.
During the remediation process, Azure Policy monitors the status and progress of remediation actions, providing logs and reports to aid in overseeing the remediation process and ensuring resources are compliant.
Azure Policy remediation assists in maintaining consistent policy enforcement and lessens the manual effort needed to rectify non-compliant resources. It enhances overall governance and compliance of your Azure environment by automatically implementing corrective actions based on specified policies, thus reducing potential security threats and configuration drift.