This article explains how to quickly automate the addition of numerous virtual machines at scale into existing DCR as resources, using Azure Policy. There are four initiatives that exist, based on your bespoke requirements. Configure Linux machines to run Azure Monitor Agent and associate them to a Data Collection Rule Configure Windows machines to run… Continue reading Configuring your Azure Monitor Agent DCR
Category: Azure Policy
Resize a virtual machine
Verify that the VM has been rightsized to your new SKU
Install Azure Dependency Agent
Ive decided to post my latest powershell script here after deep diving for about an hour to find a working solution. Hopefully, this makes your life easier in deploying the DependencyAgent using Powershell.
Enable VM insights using Azure Policy
The following table shows the various installation methods available for enabling VM insights on supported machines. This post is discusses the deployment by using Azure Policy. By using VM insights, you can view discovered application components on Windows and Linux virtual machines that run in Azure or your hybrid environment. You can observe the virtual… Continue reading Enable VM insights using Azure Policy
Provision the CreatedOnDate Tag using Azure Policy
Resources created in Azure are not by default tagged with a creation date property. Adding this tag is great for auditing purposes. Its important to keep track whom and when resources are deployed for chargeback and accountability purposes. Applying this CreatedOnDate tag to a resource will exist for the life of the resource, especially since… Continue reading Provision the CreatedOnDate Tag using Azure Policy