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This course will prepare you to use Azure Monitor, including Application Insights and Log Analytics to monitor and optimize your web applications.

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This course will prepare you to use Azure Monitor, including Application Insights and Log Analytics to monitor and optimize your web applications.

A core part of DevOps knowledge is being able to monitor and optimize applications. In this course, Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer: Optimize Feedback Mechanisms, you’ll learn how to monitor and optimize your web applications. First, you’ll learn how to use Application Insights and Log Analytics. Next, you’ll explore analyzing alerts and telemetry data. Finally, you’ll discover how to perform tuning to reduce noise. When you’re finished with this course, you'll have the foundational knowledge of how to use Azure Monitor to optimize feedback mechanisms and improve your web application.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Analyzing Alerts
Analyzing Telemetry
Performing Ongoing Tuning to Improve Actionable Feedback
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Explores Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics, which are standard tools in the industry for monitoring web applications
Taught by Steve Buchanan, who is recognized for their work in Microsoft Azure
Develops skills for monitoring and optimizing web applications, which are core skills for DevOps engineers
Provides a foundation for using Azure Monitor to optimize feedback mechanisms, which can improve web application performance
Covers analyzing alerts and telemetry data, which are essential skills for monitoring and optimizing applications
Includes ongoing tuning to improve actionable feedback and reduce meaningless or non-actionable alerts, which can help organizations focus on the most important issues

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Azure devops monitoring essentials

According to students, this course offers a solid introduction to Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics, with many finding the content directly applicable to their work. The hands-on labs and practical demos are frequently praised for their clarity and utility in understanding optimizing feedback mechanisms and reducing noise. However, some learners note that the pace can feel rushed and the course occasionally assumes prior knowledge of Azure DevOps. While strong for foundational understanding, some found the explanations superficial and wished for more advanced techniques or deeper dives into complex topics, suggesting it's better for intermediate learners than seasoned experts.
Excellent for Azure Monitor introduction.
"This course provides a solid introduction to Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics."
"Good course for understanding the basics of Azure Monitor. The sections on alerts and live site reviews were very useful."
"Solid content overall, especially for those who need to get up to speed with Azure Monitor quickly."
Provides actionable insights and useful examples.
"Very practical and directly applicable to my work as a DevOps engineer."
"The demos were spot on and easy to follow. Highly recommend for anyone looking to deepen their Azure monitoring skills."
"The practical application of Application Insights for performance optimization was a highlight. Clear, concise, and actionable content."
Some found the content pace a bit rushed.
"However, sometimes the pace felt a bit rushed, especially for someone new to Azure DevOps."
"The content is relevant, but the delivery could be improved."
Lacks advanced depth; may require prior knowledge.
"I found some of the explanations superficial, and I had to do a lot of external research to fully grasp certain topics..."
"It feels like a high-level overview rather than a deep dive. Not for beginners or those seeking in-depth knowledge."
"My only minor gripe is that some parts seemed to assume prior knowledge of Azure DevOps, which wasn't explicitly stated..."
"Disappointed. I was expecting more advanced techniques... This course felt too basic and covered topics I already knew."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer: Optimize Feedback Mechanisms with these activities:
Organize course materials
Organizing course materials will improve retention and facilitate future referencing.
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  • Create a dedicated folder or notebook for course materials.
  • систематизировать and categorize materials by topic or module.
Analyze existing monitoring solutions
Understanding existing monitoring solutions will help lay a solid foundation for the course content.
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  • Review documentation and tutorials on Application Insights and Log Analytics.
  • Set up a test environment and deploy a sample application to experiment with different monitoring features.
Share and discuss monitoring strategies
Engaging with peers in discussions can provide diverse perspectives and enhance understanding of monitoring strategies.
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  • Organize a study group or online forum to share and discuss monitoring approaches.
  • Present and defend monitoring solutions for different scenarios.
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Set up alerts and notifications
Hands-on experience with setting up alerts and notifications will reinforce understanding of these concepts.
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  • Create custom alerts based on specific performance metrics or events.
  • Configure notifications to send emails or messages to relevant stakeholders.
Create a monitoring plan
Developing a monitoring plan will reinforce understanding of monitoring principles and best practices.
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  • Define monitoring objectives and performance indicators.
  • Identify monitoring tools and techniques to be used.
Explore advanced monitoring techniques
Going beyond the basics of monitoring will enhance understanding of advanced techniques for optimizing feedback.
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  • Investigate Azure Monitor's advanced features, such as custom dashboards and managed services.
  • Explore the use of Application Insights for detailed performance diagnostics.
Monitor a production application
Practical application of monitoring skills on a real-world project will solidify learning and provide tangible outcomes.
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  • Identify a production application and obtain necessary permissions.
  • Configure and deploy monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor.
  • Analyze monitoring data to identify performance issues and bottlenecks.

Career center

Learners who complete Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer: Optimize Feedback Mechanisms will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Quality Assurance Analyst
A Quality Assurance Analyst focuses on reviewing web applications. They may also analyze system outages and help determine how to minimize downtime. They help build a foundation for a successful career as a Quality Assurance Analyst by providing the knowledge on how to use Azure Monitor to optimize feedback mechanisms and improve web applications.
Application Support Analyst
An Application Support Analyst is responsible for providing technical support to users of software applications and web services. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize web applications, which can help them to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as an Application Support Analyst by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.
Systems Analyst
A Systems Analyst designs, develops, and implements computer systems, including web applications. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize the performance of these systems. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as a Systems Analyst by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.
Software Developer
A Software Developer designs, develops, and maintains software applications, including web applications. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize the performance of these applications. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as a Software Developer by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.
Web Developer
A Web Developer designs, develops, and maintains websites and web applications. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize the performance of these websites and applications. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as a Web Developer by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.
Database Administrator
A Database Administrator designs, develops, and maintains databases. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize the performance of these databases. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as a Database Administrator by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.
Network Administrator
A Network Administrator designs, develops, and maintains computer networks. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize the performance of these networks. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as a Network Administrator by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.
DevOps Engineer
A DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize the performance of web applications and other IT systems. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as a DevOps Engineer by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.
Release Manager
A Release Manager is responsible for planning and executing the release of new software products and updates. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize the performance of these releases. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as a Release Manager by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.
Project Manager
A Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing out projects. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize the progress of these projects. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as a Project Manager by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.
Business Analyst
A Business Analyst gathers and analyzes business requirements and translates them into technical specifications. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize the performance of business processes. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as a Business Analyst by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.
Data Analyst
A Data Analyst gathers, analyzes, and interprets data to identify trends and patterns. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize the performance of data pipelines and databases. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as a Data Analyst by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist gathers, analyzes, and interprets data to build predictive models. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize the performance of data pipelines and machine learning models. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as a Data Scientist by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.
Machine Learning Engineer
A Machine Learning Engineer designs, develops, and deploys machine learning models. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize the performance of these models. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as a Machine Learning Engineer by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
An Artificial Intelligence Engineer designs, develops, and deploys artificial intelligence systems. They use Azure Monitor to monitor and optimize the performance of these systems. This course can help build a foundation for a successful career as an Artificial Intelligence Engineer by providing the knowledge and skills needed to use Azure Monitor.

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