This guide explains the Azure access process and permissions for RWTH institutions.

1. Application for Access to Microsoft Azure
2. Obtaining the Azure Roles
3. Logging into Azure

1. Application for Access to Microsoft Azure

All institutions of RWTH Aachen can use Microsoft Azure as long as a subscription is available. To apply for access, please follow these steps:

Step 1
Download and complete the checklist: Download the checklist and specify your usage scenarios for Azure.

Step 2
Submit checklist: Send the completed checklist via email to servicedesk@itc.rwth-aachen.de.

Step 3
Review by IT Center: The IT Center will review your usage scenario and contact you if necessary with any questions.

Step 4
Onboarding appointment: After successful review, the department will schedule an onboarding appointment with you via email. During this appointment, you will receive all important information and instructions for working with Azure.

Step 5
No further action required: Before we reach out, no further steps are required on your part.

2. Obtaining the Azure Roles

Two roles are relevant for using Azure, which are assigned through the role management of your RWTH institution:

• Role "Azure Order":
  • Allows ordering an Azure subscription in SeViRe.
  • Can be assigned by your institution's role management to employees who should order subscriptions.
  • Important: It may take up to 24 hours for the role to become active in SeViRe.
• Role "Azure Usage":
  • Required for all users of the Azure portal.
  • This is also assigned through your institution's role management.
  • Important: Each user must comply with the terms of use of Azure.

Within the Azure portal, additional roles and authorizations are managed by administrative contact persons of the subscription Authorization structure (access control).

3. Logging into Azure

Once you have been assigned the role "Azure Usage," you can log into the Azure Portal:

Step 1
Access the Azure portal: Open the website https://portal.azure.com/

Step 2
Enter email address: On the login page, enter [egal@azure.rwth-aachen.de].

Step 3
RWTH Single Sign-On: You will be automatically redirected to RWTH Single Sign-On, where you can log in with your IdM user credentials.

Related links: Authorizations (Access Control)