Microsoft’s Azure Monitor Metrics Data Plane API has transitioned to general availability (GA), marking a significant leap forward in resource insight gathering. This powerful API enables developers to retrieve metric data for up to 50 resource IDs within the same subscription and region via a single batch API call, streamlining query processes and minimizing throttling risks.
Streamlined Data Retrieval
Following its public preview in April 2023, this GA release expands its utility with SDK (Beta) support for popular programming languages, including .NET, Java, JavaScript, Python, and Go. This advancement facilitates easier access and integration with Azure Metrics for developers, enhancing the efficiency of leveraging Azure’s vast data resources.
API Capabilities and Advantages
Azure Monitor offers REST APIs that support the extraction and insertion of data into Azure Monitor Metrics. Among these, the Azure Metrics Data Plane API stands out by offering higher query limits than the Azure Resource Manager APIs, accommodating up to 360,000 calls per hour and up to 50 resource IDs per batch call.
A typical request using the Azure Metrics Data Plane API might look like this:
POST {endpoint}/subscriptions/12345678-abcd-1234-abcd-123456789abc/metrics:getBatch?starttime=2023-02-01T20:00:00.123Z&endtime=2023-02-01T23:00:00.345Z
{
"resourceids": [
"/subscriptions/12345678-abcd-1234-abcd-123456789abc/resourceGroups/TestGroup/providers/Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts/TestStorage1",
"/subscriptions/12345678-abcd-1234-abcd-123456789abc/resourceGroups/TestGroup/providers/Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts/TestStorage2"
]
}
Seamless API Migration
Developers heavily utilizing the Azure Monitor Metrics REST API are encouraged to transition to the Data Plane API for enhanced efficiency. Both APIs maintain a consistent set of query parameters and response formats, simplifying migration efforts for developers. This API is particularly beneficial when resources share the same subscription, region, and type.
Datadog’s Endorsement
Jimmy Caputo, a director at Datadog, praised the Data Plane API for its minimal latency in data ingestion, which has been instrumental in enabling rapid alerting and real-time health evaluations for large-scale Azure environments. Datadog’s collaboration with Azure Monitor exemplifies the potential of this API in supporting enterprise-scale operations.
Cost-Effective Solution
The Azure Monitor Metrics Data Plane API introduces a cost-effective model at $0.01 per 1000 API calls. For more detailed pricing information, visit the Azure Monitor pricing page.
The GA of the Azure Monitor Metrics Data Plane API represents a pivotal development for Azure users, offering a scalable, efficient solution for managing and analyzing metric data across multiple resources. This release not only enhances the capabilities of Azure’s monitoring tools but also reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to providing developers with the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly data-driven landscape.
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