Network monitoring
CoreConnection Monitor
Continuous end-to-end connection reachability and latency monitoring.
Key points
- Continuously measures reachability and latency for configured network paths.
- Tests use defined sources, destinations, protocols, frequency, and thresholds.
- Results integrate with Azure monitoring and alerting for trends and failures.
Best-known use cases
- Track an important VM-to-database path.
- Alert on recurring endpoint reachability or latency degradation.
What candidates often confuse it with
- Connection Monitor vs on-demand troubleshoot: longitudinal testing vs one-time diagnosis.
- Connection Monitor vs Network Watcher: one continuous feature vs the broader network toolset.
Key takeaway
Use Connection Monitor when an end-to-end path needs continuous reachability and performance evidence.
Related services
- Azure Network Watcher
Relevant exam tasks
- D5.1.S6 — Use Azure Network Watcher and Connection monitor