Azure-docs: How to specify Cloud Role name for "codeless" app insights integration

[SychevIgor]

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/app/app-map#set-cloud-role-name
It's clear how to specify cloud role in .net code, but it's unclear how to do it in a case of "codeless" integration.

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[BryanTrach-MSFT]

@SychevIgor Thanks for the feedback! We are currently investigating and will update you shortly.

[kobulloc-MSFT]

@SychevIgor For our codeless supported platforms and frameworks, it appears that we currently do not allow codeless-attach applications to customize CloudRoleName:

[Open for Discussion] Cloud Role Name (Knowledge Gap & How to customize) - Mar 8, 2019
https://github.com/microsoft/ApplicationInsights-Home/issues/326

@cijothomas Are you able to confirm if this is still the case?

[cijothomas]

For codeless attach, customizations are very limited. CloudRolename is not supported yet.

[SychevIgor]

When Microsoft in official documentation recommend "codeless" approach- I would suggest that it's really first class feature.

[kobulloc-MSFT]

@SychevIgor I would agree, and as you can see above there is a lot of interest in this subject. The best way to add features is to submit and vote on feedback here:

https://feedback.azure.com/forums/357324-azure-monitor-application-insights

I can submit this idea on your behalf, or if you want updates and notifications you can submit it on your own. Let us know which you would prefer.

[kobulloc-MSFT]

@SychevIgor We've posted your feedback here:
https://feedback.azure.com/forums/357324-azure-monitor-application-insights/suggestions/39773818-ability-to-set-cloud-role-name-with-codeless-solut

Please feel free to upvote this in order to get more visibility.

[kobulloc-MSFT]

@SychevIgor We are going to close this thread as resolved but if there are any further questions regarding the documentation, please tag me in your reply and we will be happy to continue the conversation.

[CyberPunkie]

Why does MS provide cloud_RoleName support for code-less app monitoring for Java:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/app/java-standalone-config

But does not provide the same for Window's based applications?

[kobulloc-MSFT]

@CyberPunkie Thank you for your question! If you would like us to look into the difference between the Java and Windows support for cloud_RoleName, please open a new issue with your question. This helps us track questions and makes it easier for other members of the community to find answers.

[CyberPunkie]

Issue already open - very intrigued on the rationale behind dissimilar support for application using app inisghts.

[kobulloc-MSFT]

Related issue: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs/issues/67943