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An administrator is configuring Azure Monitor to collect performance data from several Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) running a critical application. They need to visualize CPU utilization, memory usage, and disk I/O for each VM over the last 24 hours in a single, customizable view within the Azure portal. Which Azure Monitor feature should the administrator use?
- ALog Analytics workspace
- BService Health
- CAzure Monitor workbook
- DActivity log
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Correct answer: C. Azure Monitor workbook
Azure Monitor workbooks provide a flexible canvas for data analysis and the creation of rich visual reports. They can combine text, analytics queries, Azure Metrics, and parameters into interactive reports, making them ideal for visualizing multiple performance metrics from various VMs in a single, customizable view.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Log Analytics workspace is used to collect and query log data, but by itself doesn't provide a 'single, customizable view' for visualizing multiple metric types without additional dashboarding.
- B. Service Health provides personalized alerts and guidance on Azure service issues, not performance metrics of specific VMs.
- D. Activity log tracks control-plane events and management operations, not granular performance metrics like CPU or memory.
Azure Monitor Workbook
A flexible canvas in Azure Monitor for creating interactive and customizable visual reports that combine various data sources like metrics, logs, and text.
- Combines multiple data sources.
- Allows for rich visual reports.
- Interactive and customizable.
Memory trick: To see all your data in one book, you need a workbook.