Microsoft AZ-700 Exam - Topic 4 Question 78 Discussion

To archive all the metrics of VNET1 to an existing storage account, you can use Azure Monitor's diagnostic settings. Here's how you can do it:

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Navigate to VNET1 in the Azure Portal

Open the Azure Portal.

Search for ''Virtual networks''and selectVNET1from the list.

Step 2: Configure Diagnostic Settings

In the VNET1 blade, select''Diagnostic settings''under the ''Monitoring'' section.

Click on ''Add diagnostic setting''.

Step 3: Set Up the Diagnostic Setting

Enter a namefor the diagnostic setting (e.g.,VNET1-Metrics-Archive).

Select the metricsyou want to archive. You can choose from various metrics likeTotalBytesReceived,TotalBytesSent, etc.

Under ''Destination details'', select''Archive to a storage account''.

Choose the existing storage accountwhere you want to archive the metrics.

Configure the retention periodif needed.

Step 4: Save the Configuration

Review your settingsto ensure everything is correct.

Click on ''Save''to apply the diagnostic setting.

Explanation

Diagnostic Settings: These allow you to collect and route metrics and logs from your Azure resources to various destinations, including storage accounts, Log Analytics workspaces, and Event Hubs.

Metrics: Metrics provide numerical data about the performance and health of your resources. Archiving these metrics helps in long-term analysis and compliance.

Storage Account: Using an existing storage account ensures that the metrics are stored securely and can be accessed for future analysis.

By following these steps, you can ensure that all the metrics of VNET1 are archived to your existing storage account, enabling you to monitor and analyze the performance and health of your virtual network over time.