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Knowing how the different components of your applications are behaving at any time is critical for reliability. This course will teach you about the different monitoring tools available in Microsoft Azure and how to make the most of them.

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Knowing how the different components of your applications are behaving at any time is critical for reliability. This course will teach you about the different monitoring tools available in Microsoft Azure and how to make the most of them.

Being able to understand how the different components of your applications are behaving and being notified proactively before an issue becomes a big problem is a critical part of ensuring a good uptime. In this course, Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance, you will learn foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which is at the core of Microsoft Azure. First, you will explore resource metrics in Azure Monitor. Next, you will discover how to configure alerts based on these metrics. Finally, you will learn how to monitor application-specific metrics using Application Insights. When you're finished with this course, you will know how to best take advantage of all the components of Azure Monitor to gain tremendous insights into your infrastructure and applications performance.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Foundational Concepts
Working with Azure Monitor
Configuring Alerts
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Exploring Application Behaviors with Azure Application Insights
Monitoring Containers

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Students interested in the foundational concepts of Microsoft Azure monitoring will find this course relevant
Students can expect to refine their knowledge of Azure's monitoring capabilities
Those with plans for careers as developers may benefit from this course
The course assists learners in configuring alerts based on resource metrics
Implementing this coursework can aid in monitoring application-specific metrics
Monitoring containers is a topic explored in this course

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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 Developer: Monitoring Performance with these activities:
Organize and review course materials
Organizing materials helps you to build a strong foundation and prepare for the course.
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  • Gather materials
  • Organize materials
  • Review materials
Review the Azure Monitor documentation
Reviewing the Azure Monitor documentation will help you to build a strong foundation before taking the course.
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  • Find the documentation
  • Read the documentation
Follow a tutorial on Azure Monitor
Tutorials provide a hands-on approach to familiarize yourself with Azure Monitor.
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  • Find a tutorial
  • Follow the tutorial
  • Complete the tutorial
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Concepts of Azure Infrastructure
Review fundamental concepts of cloud computing and Azure infrastructure to enhance understanding of monitoring tools and services.
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  • Read documentation and tutorials on Azure fundamentals
  • Practice creating and managing Azure resources using the Azure portal
Review Course Notes and Quizzes
Regularly review course materials, including notes and quizzes, to reinforce learning and identify areas for improvement.
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  • Summarize key concepts and insights from each lecture
  • Identify questions or areas where further clarification is needed
Attend a meetup or conference on Azure Monitor
Attending a conference or meetup will enable you to connect with experts and learn about recent trends in Azure Monitor.
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  • Find an event
  • Register for the event
  • Attend the event
  • Network with other attendees
Follow a tutorial on creating custom metrics
Reinforce your understanding of custom metrics by working through a guided tutorial.
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  • Find a tutorial on creating custom metrics in Azure Monitor.
  • Follow the steps in the tutorial to create a custom metric.
  • Test your custom metric by generating data and observing it in Azure Monitor.
Create Alerts and Metrics Monitoring
Gain practical experience in setting up alerts and configuring metrics to track and monitor Azure resources.
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  • Create alerts based on metric thresholds
  • Configure custom metrics to monitor specific aspects of applications
Create a monitoring dashboard
Creating a project will reinforce the monitoring strategies you learn in this course.
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  • Identify a project idea
  • Gather resources
  • Build the dashboard
  • Test the dashboard
  • Deploy the dashboard
Analyze Application Performance with Application Insights
Explore and follow guided tutorials to gain insights into monitoring application performance using Application Insights.
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  • Follow Microsoft tutorials on using Application Insights SDK
  • Configure Application Insights for your application
Build a personal monitoring dashboard
Construct a monitoring dashboard tailored to your needs, solidifying your understanding of Azure Monitor's capabilities.
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  • Identify metrics and logs relevant to your application.
  • Configure alerts and notifications based on these metrics and logs.
  • Visualize data in a meaningful way using charts and graphs.
  • Deploy and monitor your dashboard.
Simulate performance issues and troubleshoot alerts
Enhance your troubleshooting skills by simulating performance issues and analyzing alerts.
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  • Simulate a performance issue in your application.
  • Observe the alerts generated in Azure Monitor.
  • Analyze the alerts to identify the root cause of the issue.
  • Resolve the issue and verify that the alerts are no longer triggered.
Deliver a presentation on Azure Monitor
Creating a presentation will reinforce the knowledge you gain about Azure Monitor.
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  • Choose a topic
  • Research the topic
  • Create the presentation
  • Practice the presentation
  • Deliver the presentation

Career center

Learners who complete Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Project Manager
A Project Manager plans and executes projects to achieve specific goals and objectives. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring project progress and identifying areas for improvement.
Business Analyst
A Business Analyst analyzes and evaluates business processes and systems to improve efficiency. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring systems and applications to ensure performance and alignment with business objectives.
Software Engineer
A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software and web applications. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring applications and infrastructure to ensure performance.
Data Analyst
A Data Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets data to provide insights and make data-driven recommendations. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves analyzing performance data to identify trends and patterns.
Database Administrator
A Database Administrator manages and maintains databases. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring databases to ensure they perform at an optimal level.
IT Project Manager
An IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing and delivering successful IT projects by leading a team of engineers and ensuring resources are available to meet project goals and timelines. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring applications and ensuring infrastructure and hardware are running at peak performance.
IT Consultant
An IT Consultant provides advice and guidance to organizations on how to use information technology to meet their business needs. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring systems and applications to optimize performance and efficiency.
Product Manager
A Product Manager is responsible for the development and management of a software product. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring product performance and user feedback to ensure customer satisfaction.
DevOps Engineer
A DevOps Engineer integrates software development and IT operations and automates the build, test, and deployment of code. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring systems and applications to identify and fix performance issues early in the development pipeline.
Cloud Engineer
A Cloud Engineer builds and maintains cloud computing systems. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring cloud systems to ensure they perform at an optimal level and meet business demands.
Network Engineer
A Network Engineer designs, installs, and maintains computer networks. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring networks to ensure they perform at an optimal level.
Systems Analyst
A Systems Analyst analyzes and designs computer systems and applications. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring systems to ensure performance and identify areas for improvement.
IT Architect
An IT Architect designs and implements IT systems. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring systems to ensure performance and reliability at scale.
Systems Engineer
A Systems Engineer designs, installs, and maintains computer systems. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring systems to ensure performance.
Quality Assurance Analyst
A Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst is a critical member of the development team, responsible for ensuring that software and web applications meet all functional, usability, security, and performance requirements. Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance may be useful for developing the skills needed to succeed in this role, as it teaches foundational knowledge about Azure Monitor, which involves monitoring applications to ensure high performance standards are met.

Reading list

We've selected seven books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Microsoft Azure Developer: Monitoring Performance.
Provides a clear and structured method for monitoring Azure resources. Good reference for quickly looking up specific topics.
Provides a practical guide to observability engineering. It covers topics such as collecting and analyzing performance data, setting up alerts, and using observability tools to troubleshoot performance issues.
Provides a detailed overview of site reliability engineering (SRE) practices. It covers topics such as service-level objectives (SLOs), error budgeting, and incident management.
Provides a practical guide to monitoring performance in Azure. Good for learners who want to focus specifically on performance monitoring.
Provides a concise overview of monitoring and alerting in Azure. Good for learners who want a quick introduction to the topic.
Provides a detailed overview of distributed systems architecture. It covers topics such as distributed data management, fault tolerance, and performance optimization.
Provides a detailed overview of cloud computing concepts and technologies. It covers topics such as cloud computing architectures, cloud computing services, and cloud computing security.

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