Set Up Azure Monitor & App Insights to Track Exceptions and Email Alerts in .NET Core API #azure

In this video, we walk you through the steps to set up Azure Monitor and Application Insights for tracking exceptions in a .NET Core Web API. You'll learn how to monitor your API's health, detect critical errors, and set up automated email alerts when exceptions occur, ensuring you stay informed about potential issues in real time. We also cover creating custom queries using KQL (Kusto Query Language) to filter and track exception logs effectively. Perfect for developers looking to implement robust monitoring and alerting systems in their cloud-hosted applications.

This step-by-step guide will help you:

Integrate Azure Monitor and App Insights with your .NET Core API
Track unhandled exceptions and API health status
Set up custom alerts for 500 errors and unhealthy API states
Create and manage log queries for better monitoring
Automatically send email alerts to your team
Whether you're running a production API or testing in development, this tutorial ensures you stay ahead of any critical issues by utilizing Azure's powerful monitoring tools. Don't forget to subscribe for more tutorials on Azure, .NET Core, and cloud monitoring!

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Happy coding!