azure-governance-discovery

You can automate Azure Policy discovery by running a Python script that lists effective policy assignments and definitions at the subscription scope, outputting the compliance results to a JSON file for analysis.

The best way to list Azure Policy exemptions is to use an automated discovery script that pulls and classifies exemptions, categorizing policy effects as blockers, auto-remediate, or informational for governance workflows.

Yes, you need Python 3.10+ and Azure CLI installed to execute the discovery script that analyzes Azure governance constraints and generates policy compliance reports.

Yes, you can output Azure Policy assignment data to a JSON file by executing the discovery script with the --out parameter, directing the compliance analysis results to your specified path.

You should use an automated script for Azure Policy compliance when you need to quickly identify and analyze policy violations across a project, enabling quicker remediation and continuous governance tracking.

Azure Policy assignments are categorized as blockers, auto-remediate, or informational during discovery to classify their effects, helping you prioritize governance remediation based on the policy's operational impact.