Azure Monitor
Azure Monitor collects metrics, logs, telemetry, and operational signals across Azure resources and applications. It helps teams observe system health, troubleshoot incidents, and trigger alerts.
What it does
Metrics, logs, and observability.
When to use
Use Azure Monitor when you need cloud-native monitoring, metrics, alerts, and centralized observability inside Azure.
Key Concepts
Metrics and logs provide different kinds of operational visibility.
Alerts can trigger notifications or automation based on thresholds or query results.
Dashboards and workbooks help visualize resource health and trends.
It often works together with Log Analytics and Application Insights.
Common Use Cases
Monitoring infrastructure and application health.
Creating dashboards and alerts for operations teams.
Investigating failures, latency spikes, or unusual behavior.
Interview Questions
What is Azure Monitor?
What is the difference between metrics and logs?
How are alerts created in Azure Monitor?