Nature and Description of the Request

The request entails extending the Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) on Azure to support updating DNS PrivateLink zone integrations for PostgreSQL databases. Currently, while records in shared PrivateLink zones can be recreated and linked to the managed virtual network, updating the resource level integration for PostgreSQL deployments is hindered due to a deny lock. This limitation restricts the PostgreSQL private zone's utility by preventing the resolution of PostgreSQL resources across different virtual networks without explicit DNS entries in the managed PrivateLink zone for the AAP deployment.

Why the Customer Needs This

• Business Continuity and Flexibility: The ability to update DNS PrivateLink zone integrations without recreating resources enhances operational flexibility and reduces potential downtime.
• Cross-Network Resource Resolution: Ensuring PostgreSQL resources can be resolved across virtual networks without manual DNS entries simplifies network management and supports more complex deployment scenarios.
• Security and Isolation: Utilizing PrivateLink zones for PostgreSQL enhances security by keeping traffic within the Azure network, thus requiring robust and flexible DNS support to accommodate various deployment models.

How to Achieve This

• Dynamic DNS Update Capability: Implement functionality within AAP on Azure that allows for the dynamic update of DNS PrivateLink zone integrations for PostgreSQL, overcoming the current deny lock limitation.
• Enhanced Integration with Azure Managed Virtual Networks: Ensure seamless integration with Azure's managed virtual networks, allowing for automatic DNS entry updates as part of the PostgreSQL deployment process in AAP.
• Configuration and Management Interface: Provide a user-friendly interface within the AAP on Azure for managing DNS PrivateLink zone settings, including updates and modifications to accommodate new or relocated PostgreSQL resources.

Affected Dependencies

• Documentation: Update official documentation to include guidance on managing and updating DNS PrivateLink zone integrations for PostgreSQL within AAP on Azure.
• User Interface (UI): Modifications to the AAP on Azure UI may be required to accommodate new functionalities for DNS PrivateLink zone management.
• Integration Testing: Ensure compatibility with existing Azure services and features, requiring thorough testing of new DNS update functionalities across different deployment scenarios.