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 Want to keep an eye on your Azure subscription’s performance? Azure Resource Manager metrics in Azure Monitor let you track operations like read, write, or delete requests, helping you spot issues and optimize resources. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to get started using the Azure Portal’s graphical interface. What You’ll Need An active Azure subscription. Access to the Azure Portal. Step-by-Step Instructions Log into Azure Portal Open portal.azure.com and sign in with your Azure account. Go to Azure Monitor In the left menu, click Monitor (or search for “Monitor” in the top search bar). Under Monitoring , select Metrics . Select Your Subscription and Metric In Metrics Explorer , click the Scope dropdown and choose your subscription. For Metric Namespace , select microsoft.resources/subscriptions (Azure Resource Manager). Pick a metric: Latency : Measures request response time (in seconds). Traffic : Counts the number of requests. Choose an Aggregation (e.g., Average for ...

Guide for Migrating Azure OS-Disks from Standard HDD to Standard SSD   Guide for Migrating Azure OS-Disks from Standard HDD to Standard SSD Overview: Why Do This? Microsoft has announced that Standard HDD will no longer be supported as OS-disks (boot volumes for virtual machines) in Azure after September 8, 2028. After this date, these disks will be automatically converted to Standard SSD of the same size, which may cause disruptions if not planned in advance. Standard SSD offers better performance and reliability than Standard HDD, though it may incur slightly higher costs. Migrating proactively avoids issues and improves virtual machine (VM) performance. Important : This applies only to OS-disks, not data disks or ephemeral disks. The migration process does not cause data loss if done correctly. Key Prerequisites Plan a maintenance window : Migration requires stopping the VM, causing downtime. Ensure the disk is managed : If your di...

n8n on Azure Ubuntu VM Guide   This guide shows you how to launch a fully functional n8n instance on an Azure Ubuntu VM entirely through the Azure Portal. No local SSH or CLI needed – everything is done with clicks and the Run Command feature. It includes steps to create the VM and configure network access for port 5678. 1️⃣ Create an Ubuntu VM in Azure Portal Follow these steps to create your Ubuntu VM: Sign in to Azure Portal portal.azure.com and ensure you’re in the correct subscription. Search for "Virtual Machines" in the top search bar and click to open the service. Click "+ Create" > "Virtual Machine" to start the creation wizard. Basics tab : Subscription: Select your subscription. Resource group: Create a new one (e.g., "n8n-rg") or use an existing one. Virtual machine name: Enter a name (e.g., "n8n-vm"). Re...

  Overview Microsoft Copilot in Azure is a powerful tool that helps you diagnose and resolve Virtual Machine (VM) issues, such as disk and network performance bottlenecks, by analyzing metrics and providing actionable solutions directly in the Azure portal. Prerequisites An active Azure subscription with Microsoft Copilot enabled. Check your subscription settings in the Azure portal or refer to Microsoft Azure Documentation for activation steps. VMs with attached managed disks and network interfaces, running during the issue timeframe. Basic familiarity with Azure portal navigation. Step-by-Step Instructions Access Copilot : In the Azure portal, navigate to Microsoft Copilot (typically found in the search bar or under the “Help” section). Ensure you have the necessary permissions to access Copilot features. Start Troubleshooting : Enter a specific prompt related to your issue. Examples: For disk issues: “Why is my disk slow?” or “Analyze disk performance bottlene...