Azure Network Watcher
Azure Network Watcher provides network monitoring, diagnostic, and analytics tools for Azure resources. · Azure · Networking
Overview
Azure Network Watcher offers essential monitoring and diagnostic tools for Azure networks, with a free tier suitable for moderate usage and pay-as-you-go for higher volumes.
Good fit
Use when you need to monitor, diagnose, or analyze network traffic and connectivity within Azure resources.
- Azure network monitoring
- diagnostics
- performance analysis
Not a fit
Avoid if you require monitoring for non-Azure environments or need unlimited diagnostics without risk of overage charges.
- monitoring non-Azure networks
- avoiding any risk of overage
Quickstart · 5 steps
- Sign in to the Azure portal and ensure you have an active subscription.
- Navigate to 'Network Watcher' in the Azure portal.
- Enable Network Watcher for your desired region.
- Configure monitoring tools such as Connection Monitor or Packet Capture.
- Review collected data and set up alerts as needed.
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