Here is a comprehensive list of 100 chapter titles for Azure Monitor, progressing from beginner to advanced topics. These chapters cover foundational concepts, configuration, integration, monitoring strategies, troubleshooting, and advanced features to help readers master Azure Monitor for cloud monitoring and observability.
- Introduction to Cloud Monitoring: Why Azure Monitor Matters
- What is Azure Monitor? An Overview of the Service
- The Importance of Monitoring in Cloud Environments
- Key Components of Azure Monitor: Metrics, Logs, Alerts, and Dashboards
- Azure Monitor vs. Other Cloud Monitoring Tools
- Key Concepts: Resources, Resource Groups, and Log Analytics
- Introduction to Azure Monitor Pricing and Cost Management
- Azure Monitor and the Azure Ecosystem: Integration with Other Services
- Overview of Azure Monitor's Role in Modern DevOps Practices
- Setting Up Your Azure Monitor Account and Workspace
- Configuring Azure Monitor for Your First Azure Resource
- How to Navigate the Azure Monitor Dashboard
- Setting Up Azure Monitor for Virtual Machines and Resources
- Creating and Managing Azure Monitor Workspaces
- Understanding Azure Monitor Metrics and Log Data Collection
- Configuring Data Sources for Azure Monitor (Virtual Machines, App Services)
- Working with Azure Monitor Agents: Installing and Configuring
- Exploring Azure Monitor Metrics Explorer for Real-Time Insights
- Setting Up Basic Alerts and Notifications in Azure Monitor
- First Steps with Azure Monitor for Networks and Containers
- Introduction to Azure Monitor Metrics and Data Types
- Collecting and Visualizing Metrics from Azure Resources
- Creating Custom Metrics and Collecting Telemetry Data
- Configuring Metric Alerts for Resource Monitoring
- Understanding Metric Aggregations and Filtering in Azure Monitor
- Using Metric Workbooks to Visualize Data
- Managing and Accessing Historic Metric Data in Azure Monitor
- Real-Time Metrics Analysis with Azure Monitor
- Advanced Metric Queries with Kusto Query Language (KQL)
- Troubleshooting Common Metric Collection Issues in Azure Monitor
- What Are Azure Monitor Logs and How Do They Work?
- Introduction to Azure Log Analytics and Kusto Query Language (KQL)
- Collecting Logs from Azure Resources and Virtual Machines
- Configuring Diagnostic Settings for Log Collection in Azure Monitor
- Creating and Managing Log Analytics Workspaces
- Building Queries in Log Analytics for Custom Insights
- Understanding Log Retention and Data Storage in Azure Monitor
- Creating Log Alerts and Action Groups for Real-Time Notifications
- Integrating Custom Logs into Azure Monitor
- Troubleshooting Log Collection and Query Issues
¶ Azure Monitor Alerts and Notifications
- Introduction to Azure Monitor Alerts: Types and Best Practices
- Creating and Managing Alerts in Azure Monitor
- Configuring Action Groups for Automated Responses to Alerts
- Advanced Alerting with Dynamic Thresholds
- Setting Up Multi-Resource Alerts for Cross-Resource Monitoring
- Working with Smart Alerts and Predictive Monitoring
- Configuring Email, SMS, and Webhook Notifications for Alerts
- Monitoring Alert History and Effectiveness
- Customizing Alert Severity Levels and Notifications
- Best Practices for Alert Management in Azure Monitor
- Introduction to Azure Monitor Dashboards for Visual Insights
- Creating and Customizing Azure Monitor Dashboards
- Using Workbooks to Build Interactive Dashboards
- Pinning Metrics and Logs to Dashboards for Quick Access
- Sharing and Collaborating on Azure Monitor Dashboards
- Best Practices for Dashboard Layout and Design
- Monitoring Resource Health Using Dashboards
- Managing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for Dashboards
- Creating Custom Dashboards for Specific Teams and Use Cases
- Integrating Azure Monitor Dashboards with Power BI for Advanced Reporting
¶ Advanced Monitoring and Integration
- Integrating Azure Monitor with Azure Security Center
- Using Azure Monitor with Azure Application Insights for Application Monitoring
- Configuring and Monitoring Azure Active Directory Logs
- Integrating Azure Monitor with Log Analytics for Unified Monitoring
- Combining Azure Monitor with Azure Sentinel for Security Insights
- Integrating Azure Monitor with Third-Party Monitoring Tools (e.g., Grafana)
- Using Azure Monitor for Containers and Kubernetes Cluster Monitoring
- Monitoring and Managing Azure Functions with Azure Monitor
- Using Azure Monitor to Track Azure API Management
- Configuring Monitoring for Hybrid Environments with Azure Monitor
- Introduction to Azure Monitor for Network Insights
- Monitoring Network Performance with Azure Network Watcher
- Configuring Network Diagnostic Tools in Azure Monitor
- Monitoring Virtual Networks and Subnets with Azure Monitor
- Using Azure Monitor for VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute Insights
- Analyzing Network Traffic and Flow Logs in Azure Monitor
- Setting Up Alerts for Network Latency and Throughput
- Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Issues Using Azure Monitor
- Monitoring Traffic Between Regions with Azure Monitor
- Using Azure Monitor for DNS and Load Balancer Monitoring
- How to Monitor Virtual Machines (VMs) in Azure Monitor
- Setting Up VM Monitoring for Performance and Resource Utilization
- Collecting VM Diagnostic Data and Insights
- Troubleshooting VM Performance with Azure Monitor
- Monitoring VM Health and Availability in Azure Monitor
- Configuring Alerts for VM Resource Utilization and Failures
- Integrating Azure Monitor with Azure Automation for VM Management
- Setting Up Auto-scaling Based on VM Metrics
- Azure Monitor for Azure Arc-enabled VMs
- Monitoring Virtual Machine Extensions and Configurations
- Introduction to Application Insights: Monitoring Web Apps and APIs
- Monitoring Azure App Services and Web Apps with Azure Monitor
- Configuring Application Insights for Real-Time Performance Monitoring
- Monitoring Distributed Applications with Azure Monitor and Application Insights
- Using Application Insights for Deep Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- Integrating Application Insights with Azure DevOps for CI/CD
- Analyzing Application Telemetry Data with KQL
- Using Azure Monitor to Track Azure Logic Apps and Power Automate Flows
- Collecting Custom Application Logs in Azure Monitor
- Best Practices for Application Performance Management with Azure Monitor
These chapters span a wide range of topics related to Azure Monitor, from basic setup and configuration to advanced integration and troubleshooting. The focus is on practical, real-world use cases with a combination of monitoring infrastructure, applications, and security. With these chapters, readers will develop a deep understanding of how to leverage Azure Monitor for effective cloud resource management and observability.