Mastering Azure SQL Monitoring: From Metrics to Actionable Insights

​• Foundation of Azure SQL Metrics: Understanding the core telemetry available in Azure Monitor for tracking CPU, memory, and I/O performance.
• Query Performance Insight: Identifying and troubleshooting "top-consuming" queries to resolve database bottlenecks.
• Intelligent Insights & AI: Leveraging built-in AI to automatically detect performance regressions and optimize stability.
• Implementing Real-Time Observability: Sharing techniques used to increase job completion rates to 99%+ through near real-time monitoring.
• Extended Events (XEvents): Using advanced diagnostic tools for deep-level troubleshooting beyond standard dashboard metrics.
• From Data to Action: Establishing a proactive alerting strategy that moves from simple monitoring to automated incident response.