Monitor services that are deployed to Azure
About this guide
Lab Scenario
In this lab, you will create an Application Insights resource in Azure that will be used to monitor and log application insight data for later review. The API will be set to automatically scale if demand increases to a certain threshold and logging the data will help determine how the service is being utilized.
Job Skills
Exercise 1: Create and configure Azure resources
- Task 1: Open the Azure portal
- Task 2: Create an Application Insights resource
- Task 3: Create an Azure Web API resource
- Task 4: Configure web API autoscale options
Exercise 2: Monitor a local web API by using Application Insights
- Task 1: Build a .NET Web API project
- Task 2: Update app code to disable HTTPS and use Application Insights
- Task 3: Test an API application locally
- Task 4: Review metrics in Application Insights
Exercise 3: Monitor a web API using Application Insights
- Task 1: Deploy an application to the web API
- Task 2: Configure in-depth metric collection for Web Apps
- Task 3: Get updated metrics in Application Insights
- Task 4: View real-time metrics in Application Insights
The Cloudguides in this series help enhance proficiency with Azure services and development principles, making it a valuable asset for building a career in cloud computing.
Architecture Diagram
Career Connections
With the increasing demand for cloud-based solutions, professionals with the skills from this series can pursue job prospects in roles such as Azure Developer, Cloud Developer, Software Engineer (cloud focus), DevOps Engineer (Azure focus), Cloud Solutions Architect (entry-level/supporting role).
As of 2025, starting salaries for cloud-related roles range from $70,000 to $140,000, with Azure Developers earning $70,000–$90,000, Cloud Developers $73,320, Software Engineers (Cloud Focus) $70,000–$90,000, DevOps Engineers (Azure Focus) $100,000–$140,000, and Cloud Solutions Architects (Entry-Level) $90,250, while professionals with five years of experience can earn between $90,000 and $190,000 depending on the role. Please note that these figures are approximate, derived from online sources, and can vary based on factors such as location, industry, and company size.
