Microsoft Azure Monitor

What differentiates Microsoft Azure Monitor from other similar products?

Deep integration with Microsoft products

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

AI and Machine learning

What do you dislike most about this product?

Intial setup and configuration can be complicated for the new users. The integration is not upto mark in non Azure environment.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Try to integrate with automated tools

What differentiates Microsoft Azure Monitor from other similar products?

Deep Azure Integration: Offers native monitoring tailored for Azure resources, making it seamless for users already in the Azure ecosystem. Comprehensive Metrics and Logs: Provides extensive logging, performance metrics, and diagnostic tools in one platform for better insights. AI-Driven Insights: Utilizes machine learning for proactive anomaly detection and automated insights, enhancing operational efficiency. Unified Monitoring: Combines application performance monitoring (APM) with infrastructure monitoring, giving a holistic view of the environment.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Microsoft Azure Monitor is its AI-driven insights, which proactively detect anomalies and provide actionable recommendations, helping teams to address potential issues before they impact performance.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Microsoft Azure Monitor is its complex pricing structure, which can be difficult to navigate and predict, leading to potential unexpected costs for users.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Understand Pricing Models: Review the pricing structure thoroughly to avoid unexpected costs. Leverage Built-in Documentation: Utilize Microsoft’s extensive documentation and resources to maximize your understanding of features. Integrate with Other Azure Services: Plan to use it alongside other Azure services for a more comprehensive monitoring solution. Set Up Alerts Wisely: Configure alerts carefully to avoid notification fatigue and ensure you're alerted only on critical issues.

What differentiates Microsoft Azure Monitor from other similar products?

Seamless Teams Integration: It’s built right into Microsoft Teams, keeping everything in one place. Role-Based Content: Personalized feeds and dashboards show employees what’s relevant to them. Microsoft 365 Ecosystem: Connects with SharePoint, Yammer, and Microsoft Search, centralizing resources. Enterprise Security: Built with Microsoft’s robust security and compliance.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Microsoft Viva Connections is its seamless integration within Microsoft Teams. It turns Teams into a central hub where employees can access all their important resources, personalized content, and communications without leaving the platform they already use daily.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing to highlight anything now as the tool works as per our requirement

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Advanced Machine Learning Insights: More AI-driven anomaly detection to proactively identify issues before they impact performance. Enhanced Custom Dashboards: Greater flexibility in creating and sharing customized dashboards tailored to specific team needs. Multi-Cloud Monitoring: Native support for monitoring resources across different cloud providers for a more unified view. Automated Remediation Actions: Integration with automation tools to automatically resolve common issues detected by the monitor.