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
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Migration Plan for moving from MMA to AMA
In this blog I break down the migration plan | process for migrating from the legacy MMA to the modernized AMA agent as per Microsoft’s recommendations. The aim of the procedures stipulated below are to ensure a safe and non-disruptive AMA migration and deployment during the migration proces using an incremental and controlled strategy. As… Continue reading Migration Plan for moving from MMA to AMA
Enable Azure Monitor for VMs with Azure Monitoring Agent(AMA)
Go to Azure Portal > Azure Policy > Assign initiative > select your scope = subscription or Management Group, Select any Exclusions if required, Basics – Initiative definition > search for ‘ama’ > select [Preview]: Enable Azure Monitor for VMs with Azure Monitoring Agent(AMA) > add, Assignment name – populate a custom initiative name, Policy… Continue reading Enable Azure Monitor for VMs with Azure Monitoring Agent(AMA)