Agent recommendations for SCOM users
A SCOM user can currently use SCOM agent or Log Analytics agent (aka MMA) to monitor Virtual machines & send data to SCOM servers and optionally, send the data to Azure Log Analytics workspace. However, Microsoft has notified all Log ... continue reading
Another Way To Personalize Multiple Thresholds in Log Analytics Alerts
Hi all, This article has been created for a customer that wants to be able to create an alert for customized thresholds for each existing server and performance counter. If there is no specific server, the alert need to ... continue reading
Another way to personalize multiple threshold in Log Analytics Alerts
Hi all, This article has been created for a customer that wants to be able to create an alert for customized thresholds for each existing server and performance counter. If there is no specific server, the alert need to use ... continue reading
Using Automation Runbook Webhooks To Alert on Databricks Status Updates
Description This guide walks you through the process of setting up and utilizing webhooks to receive Databricks status alerts, process them using Azure Automation Runbook, and trigger notifications to administrators about the status event. Prerequisites Before diving into the ... continue reading
Deploying Microsoft Defender for Servers in Network-Restricted Environments
Microsoft Defender for Servers (part of the Microsoft Defender for Cloud security suite), being a comprehensive solution for server protection across multi-cloud and hybrid environments, requires the deployment of several agents to achieve its multiple protection capabilities. As many of ... continue reading
Azure Monitor: Gain Observability On Your DHCP Server
Hello readers, It is common that customers need to expand the observability over the entire IT infrastructure (see Azure Monitor: Expanding the Out-of-the-Box Observability for your IT Infrastructure). This includes one of the requests I got to gain observability over ... continue reading
Azure Monitor: How To Use Managed Identity with Log Ingestion API
Hello readers! In one of my recent post, Azure Monitor: Logs Ingestion API Tips & Tricks, I discussed some Tips and Tricks to better deal with the new Logs Ingestion API. In this new one, I would like to share ... continue reading
Check This Out! (CTO!) Guide (June 2023)
Hi everyone! Brandon Wilson here once again with this month’s “Check This Out!” (CTO!) guide. These posts are only intended to be your guide, to lead you to some content of interest, and are just a way we are ... continue reading
Microsoft Cost Management updates—June 2023
Whether you’re a new student, a thriving startup, or the largest enterprise, you have financial constraints, and you need to know what you’re spending, where it’s being spent, and how to plan for the future. Nobody wants a surprise when ... continue reading

Supercharge your skills with Microsoft CLX tracks for Azure
The Microsoft Azure Connected Learning Experience (CLX) program is expanding with three new tracks for Azure professionals. Enhance your Azure networking, Microsoft Sentinel in Azure, and Windows Server migration skills your way with these personalized and self-paced courses that help you ... continue reading