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Cleanup MySQL server firewall rules#

Security · Azure Database for MySQL · Rule · 2020_06 · Awareness

Determine if there is an excessive number of firewall rules.

Description#

Typically the number of firewall rules required is minimal, with management connectivity from on-premises and cloud application connectivity the most common.

Recommendation#

The MySQL server has greater then ten (10) firewall rules. Some rules may not be needed.

Notes#

This rule is only applicable for the Azure Database for MySQL Single Server deployment model.

This rule fails when the number of configured firewall rules exceeds ten (10).

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