Understanding the Azure Portal Flashcards
What is the Azure Portal?
The Azure Portal is a web-based, visual interface for interacting with Azure, allowing visual deployment of resources, integration with monitoring and alerting, cost estimation, and more.
What are the key visual components of the Azure Portal?
The key visual components include the page header with global elements like the Azure Portal menu, home button, global search, subscription filter, notifications, portal settings, help and support, account area, and Azure home area.
What visual customizations are possible in the Azure Portal?
In the Azure Portal settings, users can customize visual aspects such as the portal menu layout, color scheme, high contrast settings, startup page, and other universal visual settings.
What is the purpose of the global search feature in the Azure Portal?
The global search feature in the Azure Portal allows users to search not only for resources and services but also for documentation around Azure, making it invaluable for navigating and finding information quickly.
How can users create dashboards in the Azure Portal, and what is their purpose?
Users can create dashboards in the Azure Portal to have at-a-glance information on their most important resources. Dashboards are helpful for monitoring, cost analysis, and organization, providing immediate access to vital data upon logging into the Azure Portal.
