AliCloud ARMS

Supported Data Types: Trace RedMetric ServiceInstance Topology

This document is used to integrate AliCloud ARMS Trace RedMetric ServiceInstance Topology data into Syncause.

• You need access to a running Syncause service to complete this tutorial. For instructions, please refer to the "Setup" section.
• You need an AliCloud account and to enable the relevant ARMS features.
• Go to Syncause Ingrestion > External Data Sources > click ARMS to create a new ARMS data source type.

Field Description

Field	Description	Example
Data Source name	Data source name	my-arms
Comment	Data source comment
ARMS Address	ARMS server address	https://arms.cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com
ARMS AccessKey	ARMS access key	your_arms_access_key
ARMS AccessSecret	ARMS access secret	your_arms_access_secret

Note: Syncause currently supports and has verified ARMS versions 3.1.4 through 4.1.12.

Setup Guide

Step 1: Confirm ARMS Service Endpoint

1. Visit the ARMS Service Endpoint documentation.
2. Locate the Public network access address corresponding to your region and copy it.
3. Enter the address value into the ARMS Address field in the configuration panel.

Step 2: Create a RAM User for Integration

To securely connect Syncause with ARMS, create a dedicated RAM user with minimal permissions.

1. Go to the Alibaba Cloud RAM User Console.
2. Click Create User, set a login name, and check the OpenAPI Access option.
3. After creation, copy the AccessKey ID and AccessKey Secret.
4. Enter these values into the corresponding fields:
   • AccessKey ID → ARMS AccessKey field
   • AccessKey Secret → ARMS AccessSecret field

Step 3: Assign Minimal Permissions

1. In the RAM User Console, open the newly created user’s details page.
2. Click Add Permissions.
3. Select the AliyunARMSReadOnlyAccess policy and click Grant Permissions.
4. Wait for the operation to complete.