Microsoft Azure Architect Design (AZ-304) Practice Test

For managing and analyzing the network performance of virtual machines, which service is most appropriate?

1. Azure Application Insights

2. Azure Traffic Manager

3. Azure Monitor

4. Azure Network Watcher

The correct answer is: Azure Network Watcher

The most appropriate service for managing and analyzing the network performance of virtual machines is Azure Network Watcher. This service is specifically designed to monitor and diagnose conditions at the network level, focusing on aspects such as packet capture, connection troubleshooting, and network topology insights. With Azure Network Watcher, you can analyze traffic flow, understand performance issues, and gain visibility into the network-related activities affecting your virtual machines. In contrast, Azure Application Insights is mainly used for monitoring application performance and diagnosing issues in applications, while Azure Traffic Manager is focused on traffic routing and optimizing the performance of your applications across different regions. Azure Monitor provides a broader scope of monitoring across various Azure resources, but it does not specialize solely in network performance analysis like Azure Network Watcher does. Therefore, for targeted network performance management, Azure Network Watcher is the appropriate choice.