My boss just told me I'm supposed to start using Azure Monitor, but they didn't really explain what for. I'm feeling a bit lost because I can't think of any practical uses that aren't already covered by other systems. I could really use some pointers or quick wins to get started with it. Any suggestions?
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Azure Monitor is essentially a tool that helps you track metrics and logs from various Azure services. It provides insights on app performance through Azure Application Insights and allows you to visualize data with dashboards. One important thing to note is that the KQL queries used for these tools aren't interchangeable. You can set thresholds and alerts to actively monitor your resources, which is a great way to get started. Additionally, if you find Azure's dashboard features lacking, consider using Grafana for a better visualization experience that integrates with Azure Monitoring. It offers a more comprehensive setup. Just a thought!
I totally understand the concern. Workbooks in Azure can actually do a lot more than simple dashboards, with a ton of customization options. So don't hesitate to explore that!