System logs and metrics – monitoring the infrastructure backbone

Our analysis of Azure Monitor data sources will start with the system logs and metrics, the core monitoring capabilities of Azure Monitor. These elements provide indispensable insights into the health and performance of the underlying infrastructure backbone.

Azure tenant data – Microsoft Entra ID activity logs

Microsoft Azure provides a robust identity and access management solution through Microsoft Entra ID. It plays a pivotal role in managing identities, enforcing security policies, and facilitating seamless authentication and authorization across Azure services. Collecting logs related to Entra ID activities and authentication events is essential for maintaining a secure and compliant cloud environment. These logs provide valuable insights into user access patterns, authentication attempts, and security-related events, enabling organizations to detect and mitigate security threats in real time...