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6.2. Reflection Checkpoint: Monitoring and Maintenance
As you complete the Monitoring and Maintenance module, pause to consolidate your understanding of Azure’s operational toolkit.
Scenario: You've just implemented a comprehensive monitoring solution for your Azure environment. You need to ensure all components are properly configured and interconnected to provide deep visibility and enable proactive issue resolution.
Self-Assessment Prompts:
- What is the difference between a metric and a log in Azure Monitor?
- What is the purpose of a Log Analytics workspace?
- How do alert rules and action groups work together?
- When would you use Network Watcher's IP Flow Verify tool?
- What is the key difference between Azure Monitor and Azure Service Health?
Reflection Question: How do Azure's various monitoring and maintenance tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, KQL, alerts, action groups, Network Watcher, Service Health) collectively ensure the reliability, performance, and security of your Azure resources by providing unified observability, proactive detection, and efficient response?