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multiple cluster and cotent scan creation in Purview

Niharika Ch 45 Reputation points
2025-04-29T21:14:28.2+00:00

Hi - Is it okay to create multiple clusters and so content scan jobs in Purview?

I've deployed IP Scanner for couple of folders under one cluster (this was done as part of test). As this was done, so moving on to create another cluster to add other folders (these folders are part of prod environment). Considered creating separate cluster as that would be easy to differentiate the clusters from test and Prod folders. But it looks like only one content scan job can run at a time in purview? (Because the scan option is not showing up for old content scan job and i'm able to trigger scan only for the latest content scan job)

My question is,

Does it really work to create multiple clusters? I'm unable to find any related documentation about it, has anyone experienced this scenario before? Thanks.

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A Microsoft data governance service that helps manage and govern on-premises, multicloud, and software-as-a-service data. Previously known as Azure Purview.
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  1. Chandra Boorla 11,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2025-04-29T23:56:31.1+00:00

    @Niharika Ch

    You're on the right track with your approach to organizing multiple clusters and scan jobs in Microsoft Purview. Here's some clarity around your questions:

    Creating Multiple Clusters

    Yes, creating multiple clusters in Purview is absolutely valid and often recommended, especially when separating Test and Production environments. This makes it easier to manage and organize scans across different datasets or environments.

    Content Scan Jobs

    What you're noticing is expected behavior:

    Microsoft Purview allows only one active scan job per data source or integration runtime (IR) at a time.

    If a scan is already running (or hasn't been fully completed or canceled), other scan jobs, especially those targeting the same resource via the same IR — may not show the Scan option until the current one finishes.

    What You Can Do

    Check if an earlier scan is still in progress or queued, it will block new scans from starting.

    Consider using separate integration runtimes for Test and Prod clusters if you need to run scans in parallel.

    For more details, please refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/deploy-scanner-configure-install?tabs=azure-portal-only#optimize-scanner-performance

    I hope this information helps. Please do let us know if you have any further queries.

    If this answers your query, do click Accept Answer and Yes for was this answer helpful. And, if you have any further query do let us know. Thank you.

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