Azure Monitor Agent now available on the latest Linux distros

Hey there, Linux fans!

I have some exciting news for you. Azure Monitor Agent, the tool that lets you collect and analyze data from your Azure resources and applications, is now available on the latest Linux distros. That means you can enjoy the benefits of Azure Monitor on Ubuntu 20.04, CentOS 8, Debian 10, and more. You can also use the new Azure Monitor for VMs feature to get insights into the performance and health of your Linux VMs. To get started, just install the agent from the Azure portal or using the command line. Happy monitoring!

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Eduardo Kieling is an IT expert with a focus on Cloud Computing. He has a Master’s degree in Applied Computing and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He is a Microsoft Azure MVP with extensive experience in the international market and has worked in various companies. He is currently a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect, responsible for designing, implementing, and administering various technologies. Eduardo is also one of the leaders and founders of the AzureRS community in Brazil. He practices technical lectures and articles for the technical community.

Eduardo is Brazilian and currently resides in Madrid, Spain.

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