---
title: Azure Network Security Perimeter
description: >-
  Monitor Azure Network Security Perimeter access attempts against perimeter
  rules.
breadcrumbs: Docs > Integrations > Azure Network Security Perimeter
---

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# Azure Network Security Perimeter
Integration version1.0.0
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# Important note for users on the following Datadog sites: us2.ddog-gov.com

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To find out if this integration is available in your organization, see your [Datadog Integrations](https://app.datadoghq.com/integrations) page or ask your organization administrator.

To initiate an exception request to enable this integration for your organization, email [support@ddog-gov.com](mailto:support@ddog-gov.com).
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## Overview{% #overview %}

An Azure Network Security Perimeter puts a network boundary around a group of platform-as-a-service resources. This integration collects access attempt metrics evaluated against the perimeter's rules.

## Setup{% #setup %}

### Installation{% #installation %}

If you haven't already, set up the [Microsoft Azure integration](https://docs.datadoghq.com/integrations/azure.md) first. There are no other installation steps.

## Data Collected{% #data-collected %}

### Metrics{% #metrics %}

|  |
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| **azure.network_networksecurityperimeters.count**(gauge)               | The count of Azure Network Security Perimeter resources.                                                                                                                                    |
| **azure.network_networksecurityperimeters.nsp_access_metric**(gauge) | Number of inbound and outbound access attempts to and from the associated PaaS resources. Each attempt is categorized as allowed or denied by network security perimeter or resource rules. |

### Service Checks{% #service-checks %}

Azure Network Security Perimeter does not include any service checks.

### Events{% #events %}

Azure Network Security Perimeter does not include any events.

## Troubleshooting{% #troubleshooting %}

Need help? Contact [Datadog support](https://docs.datadoghq.com/help/).