Configuring and deploying Azure Monitor – a hands-on example with an Azure VM

Azure Monitor has undergone significant evolution over time, transforming from a collection of standalone services into a comprehensive platform that integrates them into a single solution. As a result, there isn’t a uniform approach to configuring and deploying Azure Monitor; rather, the process varies depending on the specific features and services you wish to leverage. In this section, we will outline the introductory steps to activate the standard functionality of Azure Monitor.

The standard process to enable its monitoring capabilities is as follows:

1. Determine the services and features you want to use based on your monitoring requirements.
2. Create an Azure Monitor Log Analytics workspace in your subscription or identify an existing workspace to serve as the destination for your data.
3. Configure data sources to collect logs and metrics.
4. Set up metrics and dashboards...