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Azure Monitoring is a core function which is used to monitor and alert you to issues and problems with all your Azure Services. This course will have you creating quick resources for the purpose of designing and implementing monitoring techniques on them, so that Microsoft Azure will alert you before problems take hold of your resources. This short course will provide hands-on experience deploying Azure Monitoring for three of the most commonly used services: Web Applications, Virtual Machines, and Virtual Networks. But it will also teach you about centralizing data collection and querying that data for a proactive investigation when needed. This Short Course was created to help learners accomplish skills essential for keeping your Azure Services running at all times and being able to monitor and track them in real time. By completing this course you'll be able to monitor resources for your entire infrastructure. Through hands-on learning, you'll gain the expertise needed to navigate Azure Monitoring confidently.

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Azure Monitoring is a core function which is used to monitor and alert you to issues and problems with all your Azure Services. This course will have you creating quick resources for the purpose of designing and implementing monitoring techniques on them, so that Microsoft Azure will alert you before problems take hold of your resources. This short course will provide hands-on experience deploying Azure Monitoring for three of the most commonly used services: Web Applications, Virtual Machines, and Virtual Networks. But it will also teach you about centralizing data collection and querying that data for a proactive investigation when needed. This Short Course was created to help learners accomplish skills essential for keeping your Azure Services running at all times and being able to monitor and track them in real time. By completing this course you'll be able to monitor resources for your entire infrastructure. Through hands-on learning, you'll gain the expertise needed to navigate Azure Monitoring confidently.

By the end of this 1.5-hour long course, you will be able to:

Construct the Microsoft Azure Lab Environment

Create and Configure a Log Analytics Workspaces for Microsoft Azure Monitor

Prepare an Azure Web Application that will Collect Metrics

Create a Virtual Machine and Action Settings to Report Performance

Build a Virtual Network and Design a Monitoring Plan that will Track and Monitor Various Settings

Centralize and Configure Automation of Azure Alerts and Triggers

This course is unique because the customized hands-on learning experiences are tailored to the learner for success in using Azure services.

To be successful in this project, you should have a background working in and moving around the Azure Portal and some networking fundamentals. To perform the lab, you will need an active Azure subscription. Please visit: https://azure.microsoft.com/ to obtain your free trial.

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Syllabus

Introduction: Deploy and Configure Azure Monitor
After completing this short course, Learners should be able to configure, collect, and interpret monitoring telemetries for core Azure Services, such as virtual machines, networking, and web applications. They should also be able to apply these skills using the Azure Portal to create Azure Services, such as Web Applications, Virtual Machines, and Virtual Networks for the purpose of Collection Data for Monitoring, and Centralizing Alerts and Triggers with automation techniques.
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Focuses on the practical application of monitoring techniques, making it suitable for individuals seeking hands-on experience
Covers three essential Azure services: web applications, virtual machines, and virtual networks, which aligns with the most commonly used services in the industry
Provides a strong foundation for understanding Azure Monitoring, making it suitable for beginners
Designed for learners with some networking fundamentals, ensuring that they have the necessary background knowledge
Requires an active Azure subscription, which may pose a barrier for some learners
Assumes some familiarity with the Azure Portal, which may be a limitation for complete beginners

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Deploy and configure Azure Monitor with these activities:
Gather resources on Azure Monitoring
Expand your knowledge base by gathering and organizing resources on Azure Monitoring, including documentation, tutorials, and articles.
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  • Visit the Azure documentation page for Monitoring
  • Search for and bookmark relevant articles and tutorials
  • Explore Azure community forums and discussion threads
  • Compile your findings into a document or online repository
Follow Azure tutorials on Monitoring
Supplement your learning by following official Azure tutorials on monitoring, providing practical examples and step-by-step guidance.
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  • Visit the Azure documentation page for Monitoring
  • Select a tutorial relevant to your interests and skill level
  • Follow the tutorial instructions carefully
  • Review the concepts and examples provided in the tutorial
Create an Azure Monitor dashboard
Develop a visual representation of your Azure resources by creating an Azure Monitor dashboard, allowing you to monitor key metrics and quickly troubleshoot issues.
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  • Log in to the Azure portal
  • Navigate to the Azure Monitor section
  • Select 'Dashboards' and click 'Create new dashboard'
  • Configure the dashboard settings
  • Add relevant widgets to the dashboard
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Practice creating Azure Monitor alerts
Gain proficiency in creating Azure Monitor alerts to proactively detect and respond to issues with your Azure resources.
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  • Log in to the Azure portal
  • Navigate to the Azure Monitor section
  • Select 'Alerts' and click 'Create alert rule'
  • Configure the alert settings
  • Test the alert rule
Design and implement an Azure monitoring solution
Design and implement an Azure monitoring solution to gain hands-on experience and solidify the concepts learned in the course.
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  • Create an Azure subscription and log in to the Azure portal
  • Create an Azure resource group
  • Create an Azure virtual machine
  • Configure Azure Monitor for the virtual machine
  • Create an Azure alert rule
Practice configuring Azure monitoring settings
Enhance your understanding of Azure monitoring settings by practicing their configuration in the Azure portal.
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  • Log in to the Azure portal
  • Navigate to the Azure Monitor section
  • Select a resource and configure its monitoring settings
  • Experiment with different settings and observe their effects
Attend an Azure Meetup or conference
Engage with the Azure community, learn from experts, and get valuable insights on Azure Monitoring by attending an Azure Meetup or conference.
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  • Find an Azure Meetup or conference in your area
  • Register for the event
  • Attend the event and participate in discussions
  • Follow up with new connections made at the event
Write a blog post about Azure Monitoring
Solidify your knowledge by writing a blog post about Azure Monitoring, explaining the concepts and sharing your experiences.
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  • Choose a specific aspect of Azure Monitoring to focus on
  • Research the topic thoroughly
  • Write a draft of your blog post, covering the key concepts and providing examples
  • Edit and refine your blog post for clarity and accuracy
  • Publish your blog post on a relevant platform

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