Azure Key Vault is an essential service for managing secrets, keys, and certificates. One critical element when working with Azure Key Vault is the KeyVaultResourceId, which uniquely identifies your Key Vault within your Azure subscription. This blog will guide you through the different methods to obtain the KeyVaultResourceId, including Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and the Azure Portal.

Understanding the KeyVaultResourceId

The KeyVaultResourceId is a unique identifier for your Azure Key Vault resource. It is used in various Azure operations and configurations to reference the Key Vault. The KeyVaultResourceId is structured as follows:

/subscriptions/{subscription-id}/resourceGroups/{resource-group}/providers/Microsoft.KeyVault/vaults/{key-vault-name}

Methods to Obtain KeyVaultResourceId

Using Azure CLI

The Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI) is a powerful tool for managing Azure resources. Follow these steps to retrieve the KeyVaultResourceId using Azure CLI:

Open Terminal or Command PromptLaunch your preferred terminal or command prompt.

Run the Command to List Key VaultsUse the following command to list all Key Vaults in your subscription:

az keyvault list --output table

This command displays a table with details about your Key Vaults, including their id field, which represents the KeyVaultResourceId.

Locate the Key Vault and Note the id

Find your specific Key Vault in the output. The id field is your KeyVaultResourceId.

Example output:

Name              Location    ResourceGroup    Id
----------------  ----------  ---------------  --------------------------------------
my-keyvault       westus      my-resource-group  /subscriptions/<subscription-id>/resourceGroups/my-resource-group/providers/Microsoft.KeyVault/vaults/my-keyvault

In this example, the KeyVaultResourceId is:

/subscriptions/<subscription-id>/resourceGroups/my-resource-group/providers/Microsoft.KeyVault/vaults/my-keyvault

Using Azure PowerShell

Azure PowerShell is another robust option for managing Azure resources. Here’s how to get the KeyVaultResourceId using Azure PowerShell:

Open Azure PowerShellLaunch Azure PowerShell on your system.

Run the Command to Retrieve Key VaultsUse the following command to get the details of all Key Vaults:

Get-AzKeyVault | Select-Object ResourceId, Name, ResourceGroupName

Find Your Key Vault and Note the ResourceId

Locate your Key Vault in the output. The ResourceId field is your KeyVaultResourceId.

Example output:

ResourceId                                                                                   Name         ResourceGroupName
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  -------------------
/subscriptions/<subscription-id>/resourceGroups/my-resource-group/providers/Microsoft.KeyVault/vaults/my-keyvault  my-keyvault  my-resource-group

Here, the KeyVaultResourceId is:

/subscriptions/<subscription-id>/resourceGroups/my-resource-group/providers/Microsoft.KeyVault/vaults/my-keyvault

Using Azure Portal

The Azure Portal provides a user-friendly interface to access resource details. To find the KeyVaultResourceId in the portal:

Go to the Azure PortalOpen your web browser and navigate to the Azure Portal.

Navigate to Your Key VaultIn the Azure Portal, go to the “Key Vaults” section and select your Key Vault from the list.

Find the Resource IDIn the Key Vault’s overview pane, locate the Resource ID. This is typically found in the properties section or URL of the Key Vault.

Copy the Resource IDCopy the Resource ID, which is your KeyVaultResourceId.Example Resource ID:

/subscriptions/<subscription-id>/resourceGroups/my-resource-group/providers/Microsoft.KeyVault/vaults/my-keyvault

Conclusion

Obtaining the KeyVaultResourceId is a crucial step for managing and configuring your Azure Key Vault resources. Whether using Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, or the Azure Portal, these methods provide straightforward ways to access your Key Vault’s unique identifier.

By understanding and utilizing the KeyVaultResourceId, you can efficiently manage your Key Vault settings, perform operations, and integrate with other Azure services.

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Thank You,
Vivek Janakiraman

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