Remove default "terraform" partner_id

#1

Post by ZikkZakk » Tue, Oct 29, 2019, 4:24 PM UTC

Remove default "terraform" partner_id
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Re: Remove default "terraform" partner_id

#2

Post by giancarlostoro » Tue, Oct 29, 2019, 4:42 PM UTC

If its free you are (or can be) the product. I dont see this one as an issue so long as its not flooding personal information to Microsoft outside of what you provide them when you register to Azure.

Re: Remove default "terraform" partner_id

#3

Post by nops » Tue, Oct 29, 2019, 4:43 PM UTC

Please edit title - only applies to Terraform using the azurerm provider

Re: Remove default "terraform" partner_id

#4

Post by davidu » Tue, Oct 29, 2019, 4:44 PM UTC

Isn't this what Partner ID is designed for?

"Injects" is a strong word.

Maybe "Hashicorp provides an Azure Partner ID in Terraform deployments for deployment stats, and some users may not want that" would be a better title.

Re: Remove default "terraform" partner_id

#5

Post by judge2020 » Tue, Oct 29, 2019, 4:44 PM UTC

giancarlostoro wrote: post #2

If its free you are (or can be) the product. I dont see this one as an issue so long as its not flooding personal information to Microsoft outside of what you provide them when you register to Azure.

The concern is Hashicorp receiving data about deployments even outside of the Azure marketplace, although the documentation makes it look like it'll only be in aggregate/will be anonymized

> ISV partners will receive reporting for deployments from the Azure ISV Customer Usage Attribution program. Data may be anonymized for deployments from outside of Azure Marketplace.

Re: Remove default "terraform" partner_id

#6

Post by karambir » Tue, Oct 29, 2019, 4:45 PM UTC

I love Terraform and in general Hashicorp but this is not acceptable. Changes like these should be discussed with the community first.

They should also state clearly what information they are getting from Microsoft. Azure docs on this is way too generic and filled with "maybes".

Re: Remove default "terraform" partner_id

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Post by wysifnwyg » Tue, Oct 29, 2019, 4:48 PM UTC

giancarlostoro wrote: post #2

If its free you are (or can be) the product. I dont see this one as an issue so long as its not flooding personal information to Microsoft outside of what you provide them when you register to Azure.

>ISV partners will receive reporting for deployments from the Azure ISV Customer Usage Attribution program.

This seems like an issue.

Re: Remove default "terraform" partner_id

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Post by rossmohax » Tue, Oct 29, 2019, 4:49 PM UTC

karambir wrote: post #6

I love Terraform and in general Hashicorp but this is not acceptable. Changes like these should be discussed with the community first. They should also state clearly what information they are getting from Microsoft. Azure docs on this is way too generic and filled with "maybes".

Hashicorp is kinda well known for not engaging with community whatsoever :)

Re: Remove default "terraform" partner_id

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Post by akx » Tue, Oct 29, 2019, 4:49 PM UTC

karambir wrote: post #6

I love Terraform and in general Hashicorp but this is not acceptable. Changes like these should be discussed with the community first. They should also state clearly what information they are getting from Microsoft. Azure docs on this is way too generic and filled with "maybes".

I know this is a cheap shot, but... Azure docs _in general_ are way too generic and filled with "maybes".

Re: Remove default "terraform" partner_id

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Post by freedomben » Tue, Oct 29, 2019, 4:50 PM UTC

This does indeed look bad, but I'd like to give Hashicorp the benefit of the doubt and allow them to respond before grabbing any pitchforks/torches. Let's not forget they've added a ton of value to many of our lives and have never required a cent (for the free version).