Application Observability and Performance Monitoring with Application Insights
In the previous chapters, we explored the features that Azure Monitor offers as a robust framework for monitoring, diagnosing, and optimizing cloud environments. With this foundational knowledge in place, we will now shift our focus to the specialized capabilities of Azure Monitor for Application Performance Monitoring (APM). Application Insights, part of Azure Monitor, is a powerful tool that provides extensive observability and performance monitoring capabilities for your applications. This chapter covers the details of instrumenting your code, implementing diagnostics, applying tracing techniques, and leveraging logging best practices. By the end of this chapter, you will have the skills to gain deep insights into your applications, ensuring optimal user experiences and maintaining the health of your applications.
In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:
- Understanding...
