Interpreting Azure Monitor Metrics and Logs
This section provides a sound knowledge of Azure Monitor’s capabilities in gathering and analyzing data from monitored resources. Metrics offer a snapshot of system health, categorized into Native, Platform, Custom, and Prometheus metrics, aiding in monitoring and alerting. Meanwhile, Azure Monitor Logs offer detailed context and historical information, enabling deeper analysis and troubleshooting. By leveraging both metrics and logs, you can make informed decisions to uphold a robust Azure infrastructure, optimizing performance and reliability effectively.
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This section primarily focuses on the Interpret Azure Monitor metrics and logs concept of the DP-203: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure exam.
As you have seen in the Configuring Monitoring Services section, metrics and logs form the two main sources of data for monitoring. The next subsections will explore how to view, interpret, and experiment with these two types...