Check the Kusto endpoint URL

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 84 views

Introduction

Kustainer is a Kusto emulator that allows you to test and develop your Kusto applications locally. However, when trying to evaluate your code against a Kustainer instance, you may encounter errors when executing ingestore.FromReader. In this article, we will explore the common issues and solutions to get ingestion working with Kustainer.

Understanding the Error

The error message you are encountering is:

problem getting authorization context from Kusto via Mgmt: Op(OpMgmt): Kind(KHTTPError): error from Kusto endpoint, With query: .get kusto identity token(400 BadRequest):
                                {
                                    "error": {
                                        "code": "BadRequest_SyntaxError",
                                        "message": "Request is invalid and cannot be executed.",
                                        "@type": "Kusto.Data.Exceptions.SyntaxException",
                                        "@message": "Syntax error: ",
                                        "@context": {
                                            "timestamp": "2025-03-12T14:57:25.9631042Z",
                                            "serviceAlias": null,
                                            "machineName": "8848629abf4f",
                                            "processName": "Kusto.Personal",
                                            "processId": 8,
                                            "threadId": 193,
                                            "clientRequestId": "KGC.execute;5694c789-8cb6-4fca-a6e9-91c24443ad8e",
                                            "activityId": "e133e287-e120-4517-90d5-2a0108d4fba5",
                                            "subActivityId": "9d1e737c-b242-4e01-8a12-5b3dd0d47549",
                                            "activityType": "DN.FE.ExecuteControlCommand",
                                            "parentActivityId": "95346598-afe3-40b8-9af3-fba335140d0a",
                                            "activityStack": "(Activity stack: CRID=KGC.execute;5694c789-8cb6-4fca-a6e9-91c24443ad8e ARID=e133e287-e120-4517-90d5-2a0108d4fba5 > GW.Http.CallContext/e133e287-e120-4517-90d5-2a0108d4fba5 > GW.ExecuteControlCommand/3c6df464-fcb3-48c3-ae8e-07ae1f3752f8 > DN.Admin.Client.ExecuteControlCommand/95346598-afe3-40b8-9af3-fba335140d0a > DN.FE.ExecuteControlCommand/9d1e737c-b242-4e01-8a12-5b3dd0d47549)"
                                        },
                                        "@permanent": true
                                    }
                                }

This error message indicates that there is a syntax error in the request being sent to the Kusto endpoint.

Analyzing the Test Code

The test code you provided is:

func TestKustainerIntegration(t *testing.T) {
	// Setup the Azure Event Hub emulator environment
	// See https://mcr.microsoft.com/en-us/artifact/mar/azuredataexplorer/kustainer/about
	req := testcontainers.GenericContainerRequest{
		ContainerRequest: testcontainers.ContainerRequest{
			Image:        "mcr.microsoft.com/azuredataexplorer/kustainer-linux:latest",
			Env:          map[string]string{"ACCEPT_EULA": "Y"},
			ExposedPorts: []string{"8080"},
			WaitingFor: wait.ForAll(
				wait.ForListeningPort(nat.Port("8080")),
				wait.ForLog(".*Hit 'CTRL-C' or 'CTRL-BREAK' to quit.*").AsRegexp(),
			),
		},
	}
	container, err := testcontainers.GenericContainer(t.Context(), req)
	require.NoError(t, err)
	testcontainers.CleanupContainer(t, container)

	require.NoError(t, container.Start(t.Context()), "failed to start container")

	port, err := container.MappedPort(t.Context(), "8080")
	require.NoError(t, err)
	addr := "http://127.0.0.1:" + port.Port()

	// Create a client for administrative tasks
	client, err := azkustodata.New(azkustodata.NewConnectionStringBuilder(addr))
	require.NoError(t, err)
	defer client.Close()

	// Create the test database
	_, err = client.Mgmt(t.Context(), "test", kql.New(`.create database test volatile`))
	require.NoError(t, err)

	// Set the ingestion policy
	stmt := kql.New(".alter database test policy ingestionbatching```{\"MaximumBatchingTimeSpan\":\"00:00:30\"}```")
	_, err = client.Mgmt(t.Context(), "", stmt)
	require.NoError(t, err)

	// Create the table
	stmt = kql.New(`.create-merge table ['mytable'] `)
	stmt = stmt.AddLiteral(`(['fields']:dynamic, ['name']:string, ['tags']:dynamic, ['timestamp']:datetime);`)
	_, err = client.Mgmt(t.Context(), "test", stmt)
	require.NoError(t, err)

	stmt = kql.New(`.create-or-alter table ['mytable'] `)
	stmt = stmt.AddLiteral(`ingestion json mapping 'mytable_mapping' `)
	stmt = stmt.AddLiteral(`'[{"column":"fields", `)
	stmt = stmt.AddLiteral(`"Properties":{"Path":"$[\'fields\']"}},{"column":"name", `)
	stmt = stmt.AddLiteral(`"Properties":{"Path":"$[\'name\']"}},{"column":"tags", `)
	stmt = stmt.AddLiteral(`"Properties":{"Path":"$[\'tags\']"}},{"column":"timestamp", `)
	stmt = stmt.AddLiteral(`"Properties":{"Path":"$[\'timestamp\']"}}]'`)
	_, err = client.Mgmt(t.Context(), "test", stmt)
	require.NoError(t, err)

	// Prepare the ingestor
	kcsb := azkustodata.NewConnectionStringBuilder(addr)
	ingestor, err := azkustoingest.NewManaged(
		kcsb,
		azkustoingest.WithDefaultDatabase("test"),
		azkustoingest.WithDefaultTable("mytable"),
		azkustoingest.WithoutEndpointCorrection(),
	)
	require.NoError(t, err)

	// Ingest a message
	msg := `{"fields":{"value":1.0},"name":"test2","tags":{"tag1":"value1"},"timestamp":1257894000}`
	result, err := ingestor.FromReader(t.Context(), bytes.NewBufferString(msg))
	require.NoError(t, err, "ingesting message failed")
	fmt.Println(result)
}

Solutions

Based on the error message and the test code, here are some potential solutions:

Check the Kusto endpoint URL: Ensure that the Kusto endpoint URL is correct and properly formatted.
Verify the authentication: Make sure that the authentication credentials are correct and properly configured.
Check the request syntax: Review the request syntax to ensure that it is correct and properly formatted.
Check the ingestion policy: Verify that the ingestion policy is correctly set up and configured.
Check the table creation: Ensure that the table is created correctly and properly configured.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the error message indicates a syntax error in the request being sent to the Kusto endpoint. By analyzing the test code and the error message, we can identify potential solutions to resolve the issue. By checking the Kusto endpoint URL, verifying the authentication, checking the request syntax, checking the ingestion policy, and checking the table creation, we can resolve the issue and get ingestion working with Kustainer.

Additional Tips

Use the Kusto emulator: Use the Kusto emulator to test and develop your Kusto applications locally.
Check the Kusto documentation: Refer to the Kusto documentation for more information on how to set up and configure the Kusto endpoint.
Use the Kusto CLI: Use the Kusto CLI to test and develop your Kusto applications.
Check the Kusto logs: Check the Kusto logs for any errors or issues that may be causing the problem.

Q: What is Kustainer and why is it used?

A: Kustainer is a Kusto emulator that allows you to test and develop your Kusto applications locally. It is used to simulate a Kusto environment for testing and development purposes.

Q: What is the purpose of the `ingestore.FromReader` function?

A: The ingestore.FromReader function is used to ingest data into a Kusto table. It takes a reader as input and ingests the data into the table.

Q: What is the error message indicating?

A: The error message is indicating a syntax error in the request being sent to the Kusto endpoint.

Q: How can I troubleshoot the issue?

A: To troubleshoot the issue, you can check the Kusto endpoint URL, verify the authentication, check the request syntax, check the ingestion policy, and check the table creation.

Q: What are some common issues that can cause the error?

A: Some common issues that can cause the error include:

Incorrect Kusto endpoint URL
Incorrect authentication credentials
Incorrect request syntax
Incorrect ingestion policy
Incorrect table creation

Q: How can I resolve the issue?

A: To resolve the issue, you can try the following:

Check the Kusto endpoint URL and ensure it is correct
Verify the authentication credentials and ensure they are correct
Check the request syntax and ensure it is correct
Check the ingestion policy and ensure it is correct
Check the table creation and ensure it is correct

Q: What are some additional tips for troubleshooting Kustainer ingestion?

A: Some additional tips for troubleshooting Kustainer ingestion include:

Use the Kusto emulator to test and develop your Kusto applications locally
Check the Kusto documentation for more information on how to set up and configure the Kusto endpoint
Use the Kusto CLI to test and develop your Kusto applications
Check the Kusto logs for any errors or issues that may be causing the problem

Q: How can I prevent the issue from occurring in the future?

A: To prevent the issue from occurring in the future, you can:

Double-check the Kusto endpoint URL and authentication credentials
Verify the request syntax and ingestion policy
Check the table creation and ensure it is correct
Use the Kusto emulator to test and develop your Kusto applications locally
Check the Kusto logs for any errors or issues that may be causing the problem

Conclusion

In conclusion, the error message is indicating a syntax error in the request being sent to the Kusto endpoint. By troubleshooting the issue and checking the Kusto endpoint URL, authentication credentials, request syntax, ingestion policy, and table creation, you can resolve the issue and get ingestion working with Kustainer. Additionally, by following the additional tips and best practices, you can prevent the issue from occurring in the future.