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Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals

This course is part of Microsoft Cloud Support Associate Professional Certificate

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

15 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Gain insight into the key features of Azure Monitor and its role in resource management.
Learn to configure basic monitoring in Azure to ensure proactive resource management.
Acquire skills in setting up and managing alerts based on diverse conditions and thresholds, facilitating timely responses to critical situations.

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of Azure Monitoring and Analytics. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the key features offered by Azure Monitor, setting the stage for proficient resource management. Learn to configure basic monitoring in Azure, enabling proactive measures to ensure optimal resource performance. Dive into the intricacies of setting up and managing alerts based on diverse conditions and thresholds, ensuring a timely response to critical situations. Delve further into advanced monitoring techniques, exploring the power of Log Analytics and custom dashboards. Equip yourself with the skills needed for effective troubleshooting and system performance optimization.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Identify and discuss the key features of Azure Monitor. • Configure basic monitoring in Azure for proactive resource management. • Set up and manage alerts based on various conditions and thresholds to ensure timely response. • Utilize advanced monitoring techniques, including Log Analytics and custom dashboards, for troubleshooting and optimizing system performance. This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft AZ-900 exam. By passing the AZ-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification. This is a beginner-level course aimed at aspiring IT professionals looking to build a career in cloud support. To be successful in this course, you do not need an existing IT background, but you should have a fundamental understanding of cloud computing, the Microsoft Azure platform, virtual machines, and network traffic principles.

In this module, you will build a foundation for understanding Azure Monitor, Microsoft's comprehensive cloud monitoring solution. You'll explore key concepts, components, and features essential for effectively monitoring applications and infrastructure within the Azure ecosystem. You’ll be guided through the fundamental principles of Azure Monitor, its diverse features, and the practical aspects of configuring basic monitoring. By engaging with real-world use cases, case studies, and hands-on activities, you'll develop a holistic understanding of Azure Monitor's capabilities.

What's included

12 videos11 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt

12 videos Total 72 minutes

Course introduction: Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals 3 minutes
Introduction to Azure Monitor 7 minutes
Advanced monitoring scenarios with Azure Monitor 7 minutes
Azure Application Insights integration with Azure Monitor 6 minutes
Explore advanced monitoring techniques 6 minutes
Azure Monitor features overview 6 minutes
Exploring the engine: A deep dive into Azure Monitor components 7 minutes
Azure Monitor alerts configuration walkthrough 5 minutes
Azure Monitor Metrics explained 6 minutes
Navigating the portal: A guide to configuring basic monitoring in Azure 7 minutes
Best practices for Azure Monitor configuration 6 minutes
Module Summary: Introduction to Azure Monitor 5 minutes

11 readings Total 110 minutes

Course syllabus: Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals 10 minutes
How to be successful in this course 10 minutes
Azure Monitor overview and troubleshooting 10 minutes
Practice stop: Explore the key features of Azure Monitor 10 minutes
Azure Monitor best practices 10 minutes
Exemplar: Designing a monitoring plan 10 minutes
Mastering Azure Monitor features 10 minutes
Real-world insights: Azure Monitor case study 10 minutes
Getting started with basic monitoring in Azure 10 minutes
Tips for effective Azure Monitor configuration 10 minutes
Additional Resources: Introduction to Azure Monitor 10 minutes

7 assignments Total 115 minutes

Activity: Designing a monitoring plan 10 minutes
Knowledge check: Azure Monitor 15 minutes
Activity: Configure Azure Monitor components 20 minutes
Knowledge Check: Azure Monitor features 15 minutes
Activity: Set up basic monitoring for a sample resource 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Configuring basic monitoring 15 minutes
Module Quiz: Introduction to Azure Monitor 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Discussion prompt: What do you hope to learn? 10 minutes

This Module provides a comprehensive exploration of configuring alerts within Azure Monitor, focusing on key aspects such as setup, conditions, thresholds, and advanced customization. Learners will gain practical insights into the Azure Alerts ecosystem, learning to configure, optimize, and manage alerts effectively. The module covers topics ranging from the basics of setting up alerts to advanced strategies for tailoring responses and exploring custom alerting options. By the end of the module, learners will have a deep understanding of how to leverage Azure Monitor alerts to proactively monitor, detect, and respond to events within their Azure environment.

What's included

10 videos10 readings7 assignments

10 videos Total 60 minutes

Azure Monitor action groups: Enhancing alert notifications 6 minutes
Azure Monitor metrics alerting: Configuring threshold-based alerts 5 minutes
Setting up Azure alerts walkthrough 7 minutes
Automating alert configurations with PowerShell 7 minutes
A deep dive into understanding alert conditions in Azure 6 minutes
Fine-tuning efficiency: Optimizing thresholds for effective alerts in Azure 7 minutes
Managing alerts in Azure Portal 7 minutes
Customizing alerts with action groups 7 minutes
Azure Monitor alert remediation strategies 5 minutes
Module Summary: Configuring alerts in Azure 4 minutes

10 readings Total 100 minutes

Practice Stop: Exploring various Azure Monitor metrics alerting thresholds 10 minutes
Mastering alert configurations: An in-depth guide to Azure alerts 10 minutes
Automating alert configurations with PowerShell: An in-depth exploration 10 minutes
Best practices for effective alert management in Azure Monitor 10 minutes
Mastering alert conditions: A comprehensive documentation on Azure alert conditions 10 minutes
Best practices for establishing effective thresholds in Azure alerts 10 minutes
Exemplar: Evaluate different alert conditions and thresholds for specific scenarios, and propose optimal configurations 10 minutes
In-depth guide to alert management in Azure Monitor 10 minutes
Custom alerting options in Azure 10 minutes
Additional Resources: Configuring alerts in Azure 10 minutes

7 assignments Total 120 minutes

Activity: Configure Azure alerts for a resource, simulate an alert trigger, and validate the alert notification 20 minutes
Knowledge Check: Setting up Azure alerts 15 minutes
Activity: Evaluate different alert conditions and thresholds for specific scenarios, and propose optimal configurations 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Alert conditions and thresholds 15 minutes
Activity: Create a custom alert with specific actions and explore alert management features in Azure Monitor 15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Managing and customizing alerts 15 minutes
Module Quiz: Configuring alerts in Azure 30 minutes

In this module, you will explore advanced monitoring techniques, focusing on leveraging Azure Log Analytics and creating effective dashboards for insightful monitoring and troubleshooting within the Azure environment. You'll investigate Log Analytics capabilities, mastering its query language and advanced techniques to extract meaningful insights from logs. Additionally, the module provides guidance on crafting dashboards that visually represent relevant monitoring metrics, fostering collaborative monitoring practices. By the end of this module, you will have gained advanced skills in log analysis and dashboard creation, enabling them to proactively manage and optimize their Azure resources.

What's included

7 videos9 readings7 assignments

7 videos Total 41 minutes

Introduction to Azure Log Analytics 6 minutes
Log Analytics Query Language basics 6 minutes
Advanced Log Analytics queries 6 minutes
Troubleshooting with Log Analytics 7 minutes
Building effective dashboards in Azure 6 minutes
Integrating external data sources into Azure dashboards 6 minutes
Module Summary: Advanced monitoring techniques 4 minutes

9 readings Total 85 minutes

Navigating Log Analytics: Key features and log ingestion methods 10 minutes
Log Analytics Query Language guide 10 minutes
Exemplar: Write and execute basic Log Analytics queries to retrieve specific information from logs 10 minutes
Techniques for advanced Log Analytics queries 10 minutes
Troubleshooting mastery: A comprehensive guide to using Log Analytics 10 minutes
Exemplar: Analyze logs 10 minutes
Crafting insights: A guide to Azure dashboard creation 10 minutes
Collaborative monitoring with shared dashboards 10 minutes
Additional Resources: Advanced monitoring techniques 5 minutes

7 assignments Total 105 minutes

Activity: Write and execute basic Log Analytics queries to retrieve specific information from logs 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Log Analytics overview 15 minutes
Activity: Analyze logs 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Querying and Analyzing Logs 15 minutes
Activity: Create a custom dashboard showcasing relevant monitoring metrics for a specific application 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Creating and using dashboards 15 minutes
Module Quiz: Advanced monitoring techniques 30 minutes

In this module, you will engage in a hands-on project aimed at implementing a comprehensive monitoring solution in an Azure environment. You'll utilize the knowledge acquired throughout the course to design, configure, and optimize monitoring components. This project emphasizes practical application and problem-solving, providing you with the opportunity to showcase your skills in a real-world scenario.

What's included

2 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

2 videos Total 9 minutes

Course recap: Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals 5 minutes
Congratulations 4 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

About the final project and assessment 10 minutes
Next steps 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 150 minutes

Activity: Plan and design an Azure monitoring solution tailored to specific requirements 30 minutes
Self Review: Plan and design an Azure monitoring solution tailored to specific requirements 30 minutes
Course Quiz: Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals 90 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Reflect on learning 10 minutes

1 plugin Total 10 minutes

Exemplar: Plan and design an Azure monitoring solution tailored to specific requirements 10 minutes

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This program is for you:

· If you are interested in the field of cloud support or just beginning to work in cloud support related roles.

· If you want to switch or start a career in the field of cloud support.

· If you already work in cloud support, earning a Microsoft Cloud Support Associate certificate can help advance your career or help you address gaps in your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Specialization. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.

A Coursera Specialization is a series of related courses designed to help you master a specific topic.

To complete a Specialization and earn a Specialization Certificate, you will need to:

·Complete all courses in a Specialization in the same language.

·Earn a Course Certificate for each course in the Specialization.

·Complete the Specialization's Capstone Project.

Yes. We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a capstone project that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.

• This Specialization will prepare you to take the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam. The Azure Fundamentals exam is an opportunity to prove knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support. Each course teaches you the core concepts and skills that are measured by the exam.

• When you complete the specialization, you will receive a Coursera Specialization Certificate of Completion. This is an official Coursera credential that confirms that you successfully completed a Specialization on Coursera. You can see all the Course Certificates you've earned on your Accomplishments page. From there, you can download, print, or share your Certificates.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.