I'm currently working on automating the SFTP service for a storage account, which we use for file exchanges with a third party on a set schedule. While I plan to automate the enabling and disabling of the service soon, I'm manually turning it on and off during the development phase. I'd like to monitor when the SFTP service is enabled, but I'm struggling to find this information in the billing portal. I was hoping there might be a way to filter or view just the SFTP service activity. Are there any logs or tools available that can help me track this?
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Hey! For monitoring when the SFTP service is enabled, I'd recommend checking the activity logs in Azure. They can show changes made to your storage account, including when SFTP is toggled. Unfortunately, the Cost Analysis portal isn't designed for that level of detail, but Azure Monitor can help! You can set up alerts and log analytics to track these changes. Plus, if you're into custom dashboards, you can export your data to Grafana for a clearer view. It takes a little setup, but it pays off! 😊
Thanks for pointing that out! It's good to know that the Cost Analysis portal won't help here. I like the idea of using the logs and setting up a dashboard—definitely something I'll consider for better monitoring!