3.3. Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources

The skill “3.3. Describe Features and Tools for Managing and Deploying Azure Resources” focuses on the Azure services related to deploying and managing resources in the cloud, including automation, orchestration, and monitoring.

Azure Deployment and Management Services:

  1. Azure Resource Manager (ARM): Azure Resource Manager is a management framework that enables users to create, manage, and organize resources in Azure. ARM provides a unified API for interacting with Azure resources, enabling users to deploy and manage resources across multiple Azure services.
  2. Azure Automation: Azure Automation provides a cloud-based automation service that enables users to automate the deployment and management of resources in Azure. It provides tools for process automation, configuration management, and update management.
  3. Azure DevOps: Azure DevOps provides a suite of tools and services for managing the entire application lifecycle, from development and testing to deployment and monitoring. It includes tools for source control, continuous integration and delivery, and testing and monitoring.

Azure Monitoring Services:

  1. Azure Monitor: Azure Monitor provides a comprehensive monitoring solution for Azure resources and applications. It enables users to collect, analyze, and act on telemetry data from Azure services and applications.
  2. Azure Log Analytics: Azure Log Analytics provides a centralized location for collecting, storing, and analyzing log and performance data from Azure services and applications. It provides tools for troubleshooting, performance optimization, and trend analysis.
  3. Azure Application Insights: Azure Application Insights is a monitoring service that provides in-depth insights into the performance and usage of applications and services in Azure. It enables users to identify and diagnose performance issues, and optimize application performance based on user behavior.

Understanding Azure features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources is essential for anyone working with Azure infrastructure and services. These services provide a range of tools and capabilities that enable users to automate the deployment and management of resources, monitor their performance and usage, and optimize their use of Azure resources.