Monitoring and Security Management Tools in Azure Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of a robust Azure environment in terms of monitoring and management?
The goal is an integrated approach to monitoring and management that combines proactive strategies and responsive actions.
What is the main purpose of Azure Automation?
Azure Automation is designed for optimizing governance in the cloud through automated patching, reporting, security response, and standardized workflows.
How does Azure Advisor assist users in managing their Azure environment?
Azure Advisor provides guidance on best practices, cost optimization, performance improvements, reliability concerns, and security vulnerabilities.
Name three key features of Azure Monitor used for monitoring Azure resources.
Key features include Metrics Explorer, Azure Monitor Logs, Activity Logs, Application Insights, Monitoring Insights, and Alerts and Action Groups.
What kind of data does Azure Log Analytics primarily collect and analyze?
Azure Log Analytics collects and analyzes telemetry data from cloud and on-premises environments.
What is the function of Azure Monitor Alerting?
Azure Monitor Alerting provides proactive management of the health and performance of environments by notifying users or triggering actions based on metrics or log data.
What specific type of data does Application Insights collect and analyze?
Application Insights collects telemetry data related to applications, such as page views, user sessions, and performance metrics.
How does Azure Service Health help users manage their Azure environment?
Azure Service Health provides a personalized health dashboard with real-time and historical data on the health of Azure services, allowing users to stay informed of potential issues.
What are the three types of notifications provided by Azure Service Health?
Azure Service Health provides proactive incident, maintenance, and advisory notifications.
What is the core function of Azure Arc?
Azure Arc extends Azure management to multi-cloud, on-premises, hybrid environments, and the Edge, providing unified management and governance.
What is Azure Automation?
A service for optimizing governance in the cloud through automation of tasks like patching, reporting, and security response.
What is Azure Advisor?
A personalized cloud consultant providing guidance on best practices, cost optimization, performance, reliability, and security.
What is Azure Monitor?
A comprehensive service for collecting, analyzing, and acting on telemetry from your cloud and on-premises environments.
What is Metrics Explorer?
A feature within Azure Monitor used to analyze performance metrics.
What are Azure Monitor Logs?
A feature within Azure Monitor for collecting and analyzing log data.
What are Activity Logs?
Logs that provide insight into the operations that were performed on resources in your Azure subscription.
What are Application Insights?
A feature within Azure Monitor for collecting and analyzing telemetry data from applications.
What are Monitoring Insights?
Provides curated dashboards and workbooks for monitoring various Azure services.
What are the Alerts and Action Groups?
Mechanisms within Azure Monitor for notifying users or triggering actions based on specific conditions.
What is Azure Log Analytics?
A tool within Azure Monitor for collecting and analyzing telemetry data from various sources.
What is Azure Monitor Alerting?
The process of using alerts to proactively manage the health and performance of environments.
What is Azure Service Health?
Provides a personalized dashboard and notifications on the health of Azure services.
What are Incident Notifications?
Notifications about ongoing service issues affecting Azure.
What are Maintenance Notifications?
Notifications about planned maintenance that may affect Azure services.
