Visualizing Your Logs and Metrics

In the previous chapters, we saw how data is continuously generated from a multitude of sources such as applications, services, and infrastructure. This data, often in the form of logs and metrics, holds the key to understanding the health, performance, and security of your systems. However, raw data alone can be overwhelming and difficult to interpret. The true value of this data emerges when it is transformed into meaningful insights through effective visualization.

This chapter introduces the visual side of monitoring with Azure. We’ll explore how Azure’s robust set of tools and services, such as Azure Workbooks, Azure Dashboards, Azure Managed Grafana, and Microsoft Power BI on Azure, empower you to create user-friendly and actionable visual representations of your data.

Upon completing this chapter, you’ll get a deep understanding of how to create impactful dashboards and reports that provide intuitive insights into...