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Resource Monitoring and Management

GCP services:

Azure services:

  • ResourcesResources* Represents a purchased service * Web hosting * Virtual machine * Database * Generic JSON template * Similar to AWS IAM Policy * Requires a Resource Group * Managed by Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Status: #idea Tags: az-900, azure, cloud References
  • Resource GroupResource Group* Logical groupings to hold related resources * Life-cycle * Permissions * Policies * Manage, monitor and maintain resources within group * Different grouping options: * Service type * Department * ... Status: #idea Tags: az-900, azure, cloud References
  • Azure Resource Manager (ARM)Azure Resource Manager (ARM)* Deploys and manages Azure resources * Acts like a pilot for navigating Azure resources * A central management tool * Deploys and manages Azure resource * Acts like a pilot for navigating Azure resources * Centralized management layer in Azure * Enables template-driven deployments for consistency * Allows resource organization using tags * Centralized management layer for Resources and Resource Groups * Checks privileges against Microsoft Entra ID (IAM service) for resour
  • Azure MonitorAzure Monitor* Offers full-stack monitoring * Provides real-time insights into resource performance * e.g., virtual machines, containers, databases, networks * Includes advanced analytics for performance, security, and cost * Features an integrated alert system for issue detection Status: #idea Tags: az-900, azure, cloud, cloud-monitoring References
  • *Azure Automation*
  • *Azure Policy*
  • *Azure Advisor*
  • Azure BlueprintsAzure Blueprints* Consistent deployments * Combines templates and policies * Offer blueprint to meet GDPR requirements * Ensures uniform deployment of Azure resources * Offers templates like the GDPR blueprint for compliance * Acts as architectural templates for best practice adherence * Ensures uniform deployment of Azure resources * Offers templates like the GDPR blueprint for compliance * Acts as architectural templates for best practice adherence * Avoids inconsistencies in ma

Key Takeaways

  • Ensures security, performance, and compliance in the cloud
  • Maintains well-managed environments to mitigate risks
  • Offers tools like:
  • Azure Resource Manager
  • Monitor
  • Automation
  • Allows customization with services like Azure Policy and Blueprints

Status: #idea
Tags: cloud

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